FOURNIER’S GANGRENE FOLLOWING PHOSPHATE ENEMA: CASE REPORT
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Case Report

FOURNIER’S GANGRENE FOLLOWING PHOSPHATE ENEMA: CASE REPORT

Eurasian J Emerg Med 2007;6:20-21
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Abstract

Necrotizing gangrene of the genitalia and perineum is a progressive and sometimes life threatening condition. This infection is usually polymicrobial and may be idiopathic or secondary to local trauma or surgery. We present here a case of Fournier’s gangrene that developed following phosphate enema application.

Keywords: Fournier’s gangrene, enema, phosphate