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A survey on the knowledge, opinions, and approaches in clinical practice of urology physicians about hyperbaric oxygen therapy application in Fournier gangrene


University of Health Science, Department of Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine, Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey


DOI : 10.33719/yud.2022;17-3-1066203
New J Urol. 2022; 17(3):123-135

Abstract

Fournier’ gangrene is a progressive and highly mortal necrotizing fasciitis of the ge-nital, perineal and perianal region. The most important step of the treatment includes early diagnosis and surgical debridement. In this two case report we aimed to discuss our mul-tistep treatment approach in Fournier’s gang-rene including serial surgical debridement, protective colostomy, vacuum assisted closu-re (VAC) and hyperbaric oxygen treatment. 

Keywords: Fournier’s Gangrene, Debri-dement, Protective Colostomy, Vacuum As-sisted Closure, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy


Abstract

Fournier’ gangrene is a progressive and highly mortal necrotizing fasciitis of the ge-nital, perineal and perianal region. The most important step of the treatment includes early diagnosis and surgical debridement. In this two case report we aimed to discuss our mul-tistep treatment approach in Fournier’s gang-rene including serial surgical debridement, protective colostomy, vacuum assisted closu-re (VAC) and hyperbaric oxygen treatment. 

Keywords: Fournier’s Gangrene, Debri-dement, Protective Colostomy, Vacuum As-sisted Closure, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy