[Fournier's Gangrene: a fifteen-year survey. Three cases treated by aggressive surgical management].

OBJECTIVES

To analyze our data with regard to the treatment of Fournier's Gangrene, a necrotizing subcutaneous infection of the male genitalia. This disease needs a pharmacological antibiotic and surgical treatment. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is useful too.

METHODS

Our case record of fifteen years consists of 23 male patients.

RESULTS

The present article describes the last three cases that required an aggressive surgical management.

CONCLUSIONS

We have observed a probable worsening of the prognosis of Fournier's Gangrene related to a possible increase of drug resistance.