A Fournier’s gangrene after transurethral resection of the prostate

Abstract

Fournier’s gangrene is a rapidly progressive and potentially lethal disease that affects the perineum and male genitalia. Predisposing factors included age, diabetes, alcoholism, malnutrition, and low socio-economic status. Herein, we present a 70-year-old patient who developed Fournier’s gangrene following transurethral resection of the prostate. He had no predispositional factors to develop Fournier’s gangrene.

Key Words:

• Fournier’s gangrene
• prostatectomy
• diagnosis

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C. Kara

C. Kara Bahcelievler Mah, 71 Cad, Umutpark sitesi, No: 18, 06830, Golbasi, Ankara, Turkey E-Mail: [email protected] Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]