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.

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Urology Case Reports
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2024-08-05
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102820
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Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
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Ischemic gangrene of the penis due to Fournier's gangrene following traumatic transurethral catheterization: A case report

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Ischemic gangrene of the penis due to Fournier's gangrene following traumatic transurethral catheterization: A case report

Juan Manuel Ramírez Pedraza, Raymundo Arturo Cosío Álvarez, Josué Omar Hernández Martínez, F. Noriega
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Abstract

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.

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