Fournier gangrene secondary to perianal abscess

Discussion:

The patient proceeded to theater for drainage of the abscess, however no perianal fistula was identified. He made an uneventful recovery. When Fournier gangrene is suspected, lengthening the field of view to include to the mid-thigh (or lower based on clinical findings) is prudent to assess the full extent of infection. 

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