Conclusion Fournier's gangrene is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition that necessitates immediate medical attention. Understanding the causes, risk factors, and symptoms of Fournier's gangrene is crucial for early detection and effective treatment. Fournier gangrene was first identified in 1883, when the French venereologist Jean Alfred Fournier described a series in which 5 previously healthy young men suffered from a rapidly progressive gangrene of the penis and scrotum without apparent cause. This condition, which came to be known as Fournier gangrene, is defined as a polymicrobial n... An overview of Fournier's gangrene, including causes, signs and symptoms, investigations and management (including surgical management) Fournier’s gangrene symptoms include intense pain, swelling, skin discolouration, foul odour, and systemic signs like fever or fatigue. Caused by bacterial infections that spread quickly it...
