Fournier´s gangrene of the penis – reconstruction using full-thickness skin graft
Authors:
Martina Korčáková 1; Patrik Richtr 2,3; Tomáš Vavřík 1; Petr Běhounek 1
Authors‘ workplace:
Urologické oddělení, Nemocnice Hořovice, NH Hospital a. s.
1; Chirurgické oddělení, Nemocnice Hořovice, NH Hospital a. s.
2; Plastika Richtr s. r. o., Plzeň
3
Published in:
Ces Urol 2025; 29(2): 103-107
Category:
Case report
doi:
https://doi.org/10.48095/cccu2025010
Overview
In this case report, we present the management of a patient with fulminant Fournier´s gangrene of the external genitalia in a septic state with the development of multiple organ failure and the need for admission to the anaesthesiology and intensive care unit. Early initiation of treatment and interdisciplinary cooperation led to the management of the patient´s critical condition. The extensive penile skin defect was successfully completely healed with a full-thickness skin graft with good functional and aesthetic results, thus preserving the patient´s good quality of life.
Keywords:
Fournier´s gangrene – full-thickness grafting – reconstruction – septic condition
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