Comparison between vacuum sealing drainage (VSD) and conventional dressing for fournier's gangrene: a single-centre retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fournier's gangrene (FG) is a life-threatening infection associated with high mortality and often necessitates urgent surgical intervention. Vacuum sealing drainage (VSD) has emerged as a promising adjunct to surgical debridement; however, its impact on antibiotic stewardship remains inadequately studied. This study compares the efficacy of VSD and conventional dressings in the management of FG.

Methods

In this single-center retrospective study, 104 patients with Fournier's gangrene (FG) treated between January 2022 and December 2023 were analyzed. Patients were categorized into VSD (n = 42) and conventional dressing (n = 62) groups following surgical debridement. Data included demographics, comorbidities, infection sites, Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12522433 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature