Fournier's Gangrene: Report of Thirty-Three Cases and a Review of the
Literature
International Journal of Urology, 2006 Jul;13(7):960-7 
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Fournier's gangrene (FG) is an extensive fulminant infection of the
genitals, perineum or the abdominal wall. The aim of this study is to
share our experience with the management of this difficult infectious
disease. Thirty-three male patients were admitted to our clinic with
the diagnosis of FG between February 1988 and December 2003... 

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