To analyze our data with regard to the treatment of Fournier's Gangrene, a necrotizing subcutaneous infection of the male genitalia. This disease needs a pharmacological antibiotic and surgical treatment. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is useful too.
Methods
Our case record of fifteen years consists of 23 male patients.
Results
The present article describes the last three cases that required an aggressive surgical management.
Conclusions
We have observed a probable worsening of the prognosis of Fournier's Gangrene related to a possible increase of drug resistance.
