Fournier's Gangrene and the Origin of the Infection as a Prognostic of Morbidity and Mortality, an Analysis of 121 Patients
Fournier's Gangrene and the Origin of the Infection as a Prognostic of Morbidity and Mortality, an Analysis of 121 Patients
Background:

 Fournier's gangrene it's a necrotizing infection of the genital area, with high morbidity and
 mortality. The site of infection its the origin of the necrotizing fasciitis. There are 4
 well known origins of Fournier's gangrene: Testicular, Intestinal, Urinary and cutaneous, and
 its prognostic value has not been established yet, that's because the lack of case series
 with adequate number of patients. This is a retrospective study in which we evaluate the
 prognostic factors of every patient and its mortality compared with its origin area and
 multiple scores with their survival rates and hospital stay.
Objective:

 To evaluate origins of Fournier's gangrene as a prognostic value in the morbidity and
 mortality.

 Patients and methods:

 This is a retrospective study where patients from a single hospital from 2007 to 2016 were
 included. They were categorized in 4 groups matching the origin of infection. In every group
 categorizing with the origin of infection and determined severity factors, days of hospital
 stay, Fournier's gangrene severity index and mortality. A statistic analysis will be done
 using lineal multivariable analysis.
Inclusion Criteria

 -  Male Patient

 -  Fournier's Gangrene

 -  All patients treated with two antibiotics

 -  All patients undergone with aggressive debridement

 Exclusion Criteria

 -  Female

 -  Not having Fournier's Gangrene