A case of Appendicular abscess presenting as bilateral Fournier's gangrene: Managed by extraperitoneal drainage and scrotal exploration.

Maj (Dr) Yogesh Kukreja; Wg Cdr (Dr) H S Trehan

A Case Of Appendicular Abscess Presenting As Bilateral Fournier's Gangrene: Managed By Extraperitoneal Drainage And Scrotal Exploration., IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research(IJSR), IJSR | World Wide Journals

Volume : VIII, Issue : II, February - 2019

A case of Appendicular abscess presenting as bilateral Fournier's gangrene: Managed by extraperitoneal drainage and scrotal exploration.

Maj Dr Yogesh Kukreja, Wg Cdr Dr H S Trehan

Abstract :

Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emengency. Appendicular abscess is a known complication of same. We present a case of appendicular abscess presenting as impending bilateral Fournier�s gangrene secondary to patent processus vaginalis managed by extraperitoneal drainage of appendicular abscess and deidement of scrotum.