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Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases / Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders / Streptococcal Infections and Treatments · Journal article
Cureus · August 27, 2026
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This is a single-case narrative of severe Fournier's gangrene in a 57-year-old male with uncontrolled diabetes, polymicrobial bacteremia, and recurrent abdominal wall collections requiring repeated surgery and readmission. The case illustrates the aggressive course of the infection and the need for repeated source control, but provides no comparative evidence on outcomes, treatment efficacy, or prognosis.
Single-case report. One 57-year-old Hispanic male with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus (A1c 12.2%), hypertension, and alcohol use disorder, presenting with two-week history of worsening scrotal pain and swelling.. Intervention: Multiple operative debridements, end colostomy creation, image-guided drainage of abdominal wall fluid and gas collections, and prolonged antimicrobial therapy.. n = 1.
Patient presented with two-week history of worsening scrotal pain and swelling Hemoglobin A1c of 12.2% in setting of uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus Computed tomography demonstrated extensive subcutaneous emphysema involving perineum, scrotum, penis, bilateral inguinal canals, and anterior abdominal wall
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This case illustrates the severe complications and prolonged recovery associated with Fournier's gangrene in poorly controlled diabetes, emphasizing the necessity of early and repeated surgical intervention and vigilant monitoring for delayed infectious complications. However, as a single case, it cannot guide treatment decisions or prognostication for other patients.
A single-case report describing severe Fournier's gangrene with complications; generates observations about clinical course and management but lacks comparative design, control group, or generalizable outcome data.
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This case illustrates the severe complications and prolonged recovery associated with Fournier's gangrene in poorly controlled diabetes, emphasizing the necessity of early and repeated surgical intervention and vigilant monitoring for delayed infectious complications. However, as a single case, it cannot guide treatment decisions or prognostication for other patients.
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Fournier's gangrene is a rapidly progressive necrotizing soft tissue infection of the perineal and genital regions associated with significant morbidity and mortality.Patients with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus are at particularly high risk for severe disease and complications.We present the case of a 57-yearold Hispanic male with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus (hemoglobin A1c of 12.2%), hypertension, and alcohol use disorder who presented with a two-week history of worsening scrotal pain and swelling.Computed tomography demonstrated extensive subcutaneous emphysema involving the perineum, scrotum, penis, bilateral inguinal canals, and anterior abdominal wall.The patient underwent multiple operative debridements, end colostomy creation, and prolonged antimicrobial therapy for polymicrobial bacteremia and severe sepsis.His hospital course was further complicated by bilateral abdominal wall fluid and gas collections concerning for abscess formation, requiring image-guided drainage and subsequent readmission for persistent collections.After a cumulative hospital stay of approximately seven weeks, he was ultimately discharged in stable condition.This case highlights the aggressive nature of Fournier's gangrene and the importance of early surgical intervention, repeated source control, and close follow-up for persistent or delayed infectious complications.
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