Publication: Fournier’s Gangrene in a Neonate: A Case Report
Date
2010
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
ISSN 1990-7974 eISSN 1990-7982
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 166 - 167
Publisher
Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS)
Abstract
Abstract:
A 15 days newborn presented to paediatric OPD for evaluation of abdominal distension, not accepting feed properly and scrotal swelling. On examination gangrene was found on the scrotum, blood culture showed growth of streptococcal organism. Patient was treated with 3rd generation cephalosporin and local debridement of gangrenous scrotal tissue. Wound got healed by secondary intention and patient was discharged alive and healthy. The outcome of treatment of Fournier’s gangrene in neonate is good.
Description
B Baghel
Assistant Professor, Dept of Paediatrics, Govt Medical College, Jagdalpur, Bastar (C.G.), India
K Dhruv
Assistant Professor, Dept of Surgery, Govt Medical College, Jagdalpur, Bastar (C.G.), India
Keywords
Fournier’s gangrene, Septicemia, Scrotal swelling, Phimosis, Wound debridement
Identifier
https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v30i3.3921