The presentation, management and outcomes of Fournier's gangrene at a tertiary urology referral centre in South Africa

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A Elsaket; S Maharajh; R Urry;

(2018)

Publisher: Health and Medical Publishing Group

Journal: issn: 2078-5135, eissn: 0256-9574

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Related identifiers: doi: 10.7196/SAMJ.2018.v108i8.13100
Subject: R | R5-920 | Medicine (General) | Medicine

Background. Fournierâ€™s gangrene (FG) is a clinically relevant condition with a high mortality rate. In South Africa (SA) most affected patients present at district and regional level hospitals. It is important for doctors to recognise the condition and accurately asse... View more

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