Fournier's gangrene in childhood: a report of 3 infant patients

Ekingen G., Isken T., Agir H., ÖNCEL S., GÜNLEMEZ A.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, vol.43, no.12, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 43 Issue: 12
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.09.014
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: Fournier's gangrene, Perianal necrosis, Children, Colostomy
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Fournier's gangrene is uncommon in pediatric age group, and little is known about the disease fit the newborn period and infancy. Three patients, aged 10 clays, 14, and 17 months, with Fournier's gangrene, were treated in our hospital. The predisposing factors were prematurity, a diaper rash, and varicella infection, respectively. Especially, prematurity and diaper rash ire rare predisposing factors in the pediatric population; therefore, high index of suspicion, prompt diagnosis, conservative surgery. and multidisciplinary approach are the mainstays of management in children with Fournier's gangrene. (c) 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved,