Fournier’s Gangrene: A 10-Year Clinical Experience at a Tertiary Academic Medical Center
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Purpose: This retrospective study examined the factors influencing clinical outcomes and mortality in patients with Fournier's Gangrene (FG). The medical history, diagnostic procedures, treatment approaches, complications, and mortality factors associated with FG were analyzed. Materials and Methods: This study retrospectively analyzed the medical records of 40 patients with FG treated over 10 years. The collected data included the patient demographics, comorbidities, vital signs, laboratory tests, Fournier’s Gangrene Severity Index (FGSI) scores, wound swab culture results, treatment approaches, and length of hospitalization. Results: Among the patients with FG, diabetes mellitus and hypertension were the most common comorbidities. The hemodialysis dependence has been identified as a significant risk factor of mortality. In addition, septic shock and an FGSI >9 were associated with increased mortality. Escherichia coli was the most prevalent bacterium in wound swab cultures, and the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria was significantly higher in the non-survivors. Treatment involved broad-spectrum antibiotics, emergency surgical debridement, and subsequent adjustments based on culture results. Conclusions: Early diagnosis and prompt initiation of treatment are essential for improving the outcomes of patients with FG. Hemodialysis dependency, septic shock, FGSI scores, and the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria are important factors associated with mortality in patients with FG. Further research will be needed to validate these findings and explore adjunctive therapies to enhance the patient outcomes and improve FG management.
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Purpose: This retrospective study examined the factors influencing clinical outcomes and mortality in patients with Fournier's Gangrene (FG). The medical history, diagnostic procedures, treatment approaches, complications, and mortality factors associated with FG were analyzed. Materials and Methods: This study retrospectively analyzed the medical records of 40 patients with FG treated over 10 years. The collected data included the patient demographics, comorbidities, vital signs, laboratory tests, Fournier’s Gangrene Severity Index (FGSI) scores, wound swab culture results, treatment approaches, and length of hospitalization. Results: Among the patients with FG, diabetes mellitus and hypertension were the most common comorbidities. The hemodialysis dependence has been identified as a significant risk factor of mortality. In addition, septic shock and an FGSI >9 were associated with increased mortality. Escherichia coli was the most prevalent bacterium in wound swab cultures, and the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria was significantly higher in the non-survivors. Treatment involved broad-spectrum antibiotics, emergency surgical debridement, and subsequent adjustments based on culture results. Conclusions: Early diagnosis and prompt initiation of treatment are essential for improving the outcomes of patients with FG. Hemodialysis dependency, septic shock, FGSI scores, and the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria are important factors associated with mortality in patients with FG. Further research will be needed to validate these findings and explore adjunctive therapies to enhance the patient outcomes and improve FG management.
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