Perforated diverticulitis leading to Fournier’s gangrene

Authors

  • Henry K. Watter Hervey Bay Hospital, Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8311-6812
  • Ho Nam Choi Hervey Bay Hospital, Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia
  • Suresh Munugani Hervey Bay Hospital, Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20222948

Keywords:

Diverticulitis, Fournier's gangrene, Necrotising fasciitis, Surgery, Debridement

Abstract

Perforated diverticulitis is a rare cause of Fournier’s gangrene. Management for these conditions separately is well established, however no clear guidelines exist for operative management when they present in combination. This case provides a suggested management approach for managing the two conditions concurrently, in a peripheral hospital.

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Published

2022-10-29

How to Cite

Watter, H. K., Choi, H. N., & Munugani, S. (2022). Perforated diverticulitis leading to Fournier’s gangrene. International Surgery Journal, 9(11), 1884–1886. https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20222948

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