The presentation, management and outcomes of Fournier's gangrene at a tertiary urology referral centre in South Africa

摘要

Background. Fournier's gangrene (PG) is a clinically relevant condition with a high mortality rate. In South Africa (SA) most affected patients present at district and regional level hospitals. It is important for doctors to recognise the condition and accurately assess patients with FG to decide which of them need urgent referral to a tertiary centre.