Reconstruction of the Perineum after Fournier Gangrene in a Child: A Case Report
Background: Fournier’s gangrene (FG) is a necrotizing cellulitis of the perineum and external genitalia. It is most described in adults, although pediatric cases have been described. FG is a life-threatening medical and surgical emergency. After the acute phase, the real challenge lies in reconstructing the perineum. Aim: The aim of this was to describe our management of FG and to review the literature. Case Presentation: This was a 12-year-old patient seen for FG and treated initially with triantibiotic therapy, excison of the necrosis and colostomy. Then construction of the perineum by skin grafting with a satisfactory aesthetic result. Conclusion: Skin grafting is a very good therapeutic option for reconstruction of the perineum in FG.
Authors
- Tembely Samba
- Koffi Koffi Maxime
- Antônio Carlos Bernabé
- Dieth Atafy Gaudens
- M. Marie
- Yéo Sitienehin
- N’Guessan Jules
- Pian Yann Yvan
Institutions
- Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny (CI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Open Journal of Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4236/ojped.2025.153034
- Primary Topic
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00