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Fournier gangrene CT
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Steven C. Campbell, M.D., Ph.D.; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[1]; Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [2]
Overview
[edit | edit source]The CT of Fournier gangrene is characterized by [1] soft tissue stranding and fascial thickening, soft tissue gas, the extent of disease can be assessed prior to surgery with a cause of infection may be apparent (e.g.perineal abscess, fistula).
Computed tomography
[edit | edit source]The CT of Fournier gangrene is characterized by:[1]
- Soft tissue stranding and fascial thickening
- Soft tissue gas
- The extent of disease can be assessed prior to surgery
- A cause of infection may be apparent (e.g.perineal abscess, fistula)
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Fournier's gangrene https://radiopaedia.org/articles/fournier-gangrene (2016) Accessed on October 12, 2016
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