A Case of Fournier Gangrene after Penile Methamphetamine Injection.
- Author:
Hong Sang MOON
1
;
Jang Hyun LEE
;
Hong Yong CHOI
;
Hae Young PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea. haeypark@hanyang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Fournier gangrene;
Methamphetamine;
Penis
- MeSH:
Abdominal Wall;
Fournier Gangrene;
Genitalia;
Male;
Methamphetamine;
Penis;
Perineum
- From:Korean Journal of Andrology
2010;28(3):223-225
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Fournier gangrene is a fulminant infection of the genitalia, perineum, or abdominal wall. It is a life threatening progressive disease that requires aggressive surgical therapy and broad spectrum antibiotic treatment. We present one case of Fournier gangrene after penile methamphetamine injection.
