Minerva chirurgica
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Case Reports
[Clinical evaluation and therapeutic strategy in necrotizing fasciitis or Fournier's syndrome. 2 case reports].
Fournier's syndrome or necrotizing fasciitis is a rare infection with high mortality rate. Old patients especially with diabetes mellitus, liver and renal failure are more affected. This disease requires prompt treatment: early diagnosis, antibiotic therapy, nutritional support and immediate extensive surgical debridement are necessary. Two clinical cases are presented.