• Tech Coloproctol · Jun 2009

    Case Reports

    Rectal diversion without colostomy in Fournier's gangrene.

    • O Estrada, I Martinez, M Del Bas, S Salvans, and L A Hidalgo.
    • Surgery Hospital de Mataró, Cerretra de Cirera s/n, Barcelona, Spain. oestrada@csdm.cat
    • Tech Coloproctol. 2009 Jun 1; 13 (2): 157-9.

    AbstractFournier's gangrene is a potentially fatal necrotizing fasciitis affecting the perineum and genital area. The usual treatment includes prompt surgical debridement and, in many cases, a diverting colostomy. We present two cases of Fournier's gangrene that were treated with extensive local debridement and rectal diversion with a new device for faecal matter management, avoiding the need for a colostomy.

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