Gas-producing perianal infection.

Five cases of nonclostridial, gas-producing perianal infection are reported and the resemblance to clostridial gas gangrene is discussed. The importance of early diagnosis followed by aggressive surgical debridement and prompt administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics is emphasized.

Keywords

Adult, Male, Bacterial Infections, Genitalia, Male, Abscess, Diagnosis, Differential, Necrosis, Ischium, Humans, Female, Proctitis, Gas Gangrene, Aged, Skin

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