Ischemic gangrene of the penis due to Fournier's gangrene following traumatic transurethral catheterization: A case report
Fournier's gangrene is a life-threatening fascial infection. We report a case of a 65-year-old diabetic man with a history of obstructive prostate growth who developed ischemic penile gangrene following traumatic transurethral catheterization. Despite initial debridement, progressive necrosis necessitated total penectomy and cystostomy. This case highlights the potential for devastating consequences of failed catheterization and the importance of early urologic intervention.
Authors
- Juan Manuel Ramírez Pedraza
- Raymundo Arturo Cosío Álvarez
- Josué Omar Hernández Martínez
- F. Noriega
Institutions
- Hospital General de México (MX)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Urology Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-08-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102820
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.09