[Abdominal compartimental syndrome as a complica-tion of Fournier's gangrene]

G Chir. 2009 Apr;30(4):148-52.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Analyzing a complex case and referring to the literature, the authors describe abdominal compartmental syndrome as a complication of Fournier's gangrene, stressing out the importance of an early diagnosis to perform prompt and effective treatment. The characteristic of this case is not represented only by the Fournier's gangrene rarity, but also by the appearance of an abdominal compartmental syndrome due to the gangrene extension from the scrotum to the abdominal wall and cavity through the spermatic funiculus. The treatment of the abdominal compartmental syndrome was the surgical toilette of the necrotic regions (scrotum, abdominal wall and cavity) together with an orchiectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen*
  • Abdominal Pain / etiology
  • Aged
  • Compartment Syndromes / diagnostic imaging
  • Compartment Syndromes / etiology*
  • Dairy Products
  • Emergencies
  • Fasciitis, Necrotizing / complications*
  • Fasciitis, Necrotizing / surgery
  • Fournier Gangrene / complications*
  • Fournier Gangrene / surgery
  • Humans
  • Laparotomy
  • Male
  • Orchiectomy
  • Radiography
  • Treatment Outcome