A rare case of retroperitoneal extension in Fournier's gangrene: A case report and review of literature.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and importance

Retroperitoneal extension is a rare and fatal complication of Fournier's gangrene (FG) which mandates immediate surgical intervention for better outcome.

Case presentation

A 70-year-old male presented to the emergency department with a history of bilateral painful scrotal swelling for 7 days with fever and abdominal pain for 3 days. On his general examination, he was septic with necrotic patches in the perineum and bilateral scrotum. Imaging revealed soft tissue gas and collections in scrotum extending to the right retroperitoneum with massive collection suggestive of retroperitoneal abscess. Following resuscitation and intravenous antibiotics, immediate exploratory laparotomy was done to drain the retroperitoneal abscess followed by debridement o

SUBMITTER: Basukala S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9142370 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature