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POST FOURNIER'S GANGRENE SCROTAL DEFECT RECONSTRUCTION WITH MEDIAL THIGH FLAP.
Prof Shanmugam Sridevi, Dr. Kannamani Saravanan, Dr. V. L. Aishwarya
Abstract :
Fournier’s Gangrene(FG) is a fulminant polymicrobial necrotizing fasciitis affecting the perineo–scrotal region which necessitates emergency and extensive surgical deidement leaving a considerable sized defect for reconstruction.Many treatment options are available for reconstruction.In this study, we present a case series of scrotal defects following FG which were reconstructed using medial thigh fasciocutaneous flap which have several advantages viz sensate flap, minimal donor site morbidity, large donor area and also maintains male psychosexual identity
Keywords :
FG– Fournier’s gangrene SSG–Split thickness skin graft;DM–Diabetes mellitus;HT–Hypertension;CAD–Coronary artery disease
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DOI : https://www.doi.org/10.36106/paripex
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POST FOURNIER'S GANGRENE SCROTAL DEFECT RECONSTRUCTION WITH MEDIAL THIGH FLAP., Prof Shanmugam Sridevi, Dr. Kannamani Saravanan, Dr.V.L.Aishwarya PARIPEX - INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH : Volume-8 | Issue-1 | January-2019
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POST FOURNIER'S GANGRENE SCROTAL DEFECT RECONSTRUCTION WITH MEDIAL THIGH FLAP., Prof Shanmugam Sridevi, Dr. Kannamani Saravanan, Dr.V.L.Aishwarya PARIPEX - INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH : Volume-8 | Issue-1 | January-2019
