Fournier Gangrene with Preperitoneal Extension: A Rare Case Report

Fournier gangrene (FG) is a rare life-threatening infection j that can occasionally extend beyond the perineum into the retroperitoneal space. Preperitoneal involvement in female patients is extremely rare. We report a unique case of a 59-year-old female with FG, characterized by atypical preperitoneal extension. Despite initial treatment failure, the patient recovered following emergency debridement, and targeted antibiotic therapy. This case underscores the importance of early diagnosis, timely surgical intervention, and multidisciplinary care in managing atypical FG presentations in female patients. It emphasizes the need for prompt and aggressive management to improve survival in these rare instances.

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JOURNAL OF ACUTE CARE SURGERY
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2025-03-24
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https://doi.org/10.17479/jacs.2025.15.1.34
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Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
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Fournier Gangrene with Preperitoneal Extension: A Rare Case Report

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Fournier Gangrene with Preperitoneal Extension: A Rare Case Report

Moon Suk Choi, Jihyun Seo, Jae Cheol Jung, Sun Keun Choi
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Abstract

Fournier gangrene (FG) is a rare life-threatening infection j that can occasionally extend beyond the perineum into the retroperitoneal space. Preperitoneal involvement in female patients is extremely rare. We report a unique case of a 59-year-old female with FG, characterized by atypical preperitoneal extension. Despite initial treatment failure, the patient recovered following emergency debridement, and targeted antibiotic therapy. This case underscores the importance of early diagnosis, timely surgical intervention, and multidisciplinary care in managing atypical FG presentations in female patients. It emphasizes the need for prompt and aggressive management to improve survival in these rare instances.

JOURNAL OF ACUTE CARE SURGERYVol. 15(1)
Inha University (KR), Inha University Hospital (KR)
Openalex Percentile: Top 92%
Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
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