Post Fournier gangrene raw areas in the penis or scrotum: the role of intense pulsed light and radiofrequency in conservative treatment.

BACKGROUND

For infected wounds, including clostridial myonecrosis, necrotizing soft tissue infections, and Fournier's gangrene, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is advised; however, tension pneumothorax and gas emboli may occur during the process. Other instances of relative contraindications include illnesses like asthma and chronic obstructive lung disease. We can use radio frequency and strong pulsed light in our research without having to worry about these kinds of issues and could have a significant impact on improving treatment outcomes.

OBJECTIVE

To assess how well intensely pulsed light and radiofrequency work for treating the aftereffects of post-Fournier's gangrene.

PATIENTS AND METHOD: Intense pulsed light and radiofrequency sessions were used to treat sixteen male patients with isolated penile or scrotal post-Fournier's gangrene raw areas.

RESULTS

Twelve patients (75%) had an excellent satisfaction rate, and four (25%) rated it as good. No fair or poor results were documented.

CONCLUSION

We are unable to make significant conclusions because of the small number of patients; however, since E-light is a simple, effective, and affordable treatment with good outcomes and no side effects, we advise more research on its application in the treatment of post-Fournier's gangrene isolated raw areas of the scrotum and penis.