Fournier's gangrene: Prognostic factors Fournier gangrene severity

Prognostic factors Fournier gangrene severity index (FGSI) scores > 9 predicts severity and mortality (J Urol 1995;154:89, J Postgrad Med 2008;54:102) FGSI: nine variables are assigned scores of 0 - 4, which are added together 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... Fournier gangrene is characterized by severe inflammation and infection spreading along fascial planes, often leading to rapid tissue destruction, sepsis, and a high mortality rate of 40%. Fournier gangrene is a rare and life-threatening infection of the genitals or perineum. It can affect anyone, but is more common in older men, diabetics, and immunocompromised people. Learn about its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.