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The CT of Fournier gangrene is characterized by <ref name=Fournier's>Fournier's gangrene https://radiopaedia.org/articles/fournier-gangrene (2016) Accessed on October 12, 2016 </ref> [[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==== | |||
The CT of Fournier gangrene is characterized by:<ref name=Fournier's>Fournier's gangrene https://radiopaedia.org/articles/fournier-gangrene (2016) Accessed on October 12, 2016 </ref> | |||
*[[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== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
[[Category:Emergency mdicine]] | |||
[[Category:Disease]] | |||
[[Category:Up-To-Date]] | |||
[[Category:Infectious disease]] | |||
[[Category:Surgery]] | |||
[[Category:Orthopedics]] | |||
[[Category:Dermatology]] | |||
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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
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
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Fournier's gangrene https://radiopaedia.org/articles/fournier-gangrene (2016) Accessed on October 12, 2016