Fournier Gangrene: Case Report & Litarature Review

Introduction: Necrotizing fasciitis of the perineal and vaginal region is a symptom of Fournier's gangrene, which is caused by a synergistic polymicrobic infection. The clinical presentation varies depending on the original aetiology, ranging from anorectal or vaginal pain with limited evidence of cutaneous necrosis to a rapidly spreading necrosis of the skin and soft tissue, to systemic sepsis without any obvious signs or symptoms.

Case history: A 65-year-old male who was admitted in hospital with the chief complaint of Scrotal enlargement, discomfort, hyperemia, pruritus, crepitus, and fever. There may also be a foul-smelling discharge. Symptoms usually appear during a two- to seven-day period. Soft-tissue gas may be present before clinical crepitus is detected. The patient with Fournier gangrene frequently seems poorly on physical examination, with prodromal signs of fever and lethargy lasting 2-7 days. Edema of the overlaying skin is usually present, as is acute pain and tenderness in the genitalia; pruritus may also be present.Skin may show evidence of trauma, surgery, insect or human bites or injection sites, In Respiratory system, B/L Air entry present. In cardiovascular system, S1 and S2 sound heard and Patient get conscious and well oriented to time, place, and person. Then, as quickly as possible, treatment was began; he did not improve after treatment, and treatment would continue till the conclusion of my care.

Conclusion: We focus on professional management and superior nursing care in this study so that we may provide the complete treatment that Fournier Gangrene requires while also effectively managing the complex case. After a full recovery, the patient's comprehensive health care team collaborates to help the patient regain his or her previous level of independence and happiness.