The care of a patient with Fournier's gangrene
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2015
Yazarlar: Esma ÖZŞAKER, Meryem YAVUZ VAN GİERSBERGEN, Yasemin ALTINBAŞ, Burçak ŞAHİN KÖZE, Birgül NURÜLKE
ULUSAL TRAVMA VE ACIL CERRAHI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF TRAUMA & EMERGENCY SURGERY, SCI Expanded İndekslerine Giren Dergi, Uluslararası, 2015, cilt 21, ss 71-74
Özet
Fournier's gangrene is a rare, necrotizing fasciitis of the genitals and perineum caused by a mixture of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms. This infection leads to complications including multiple organ failure and death. Due to the aggressive nature of this condition, early diagnosis is crucial. Treatment involves extensive soft tissue debridement and broad-spectrum antibiotics. Despite appropriate therapy, mortality is high. This case report aimed to present nursing approaches towards an elderly male patient referred to the urology service with a diagnosis of Fournier's gangrene.