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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

Computed tomography

The CT of Fournier gangrene is characterized by:

• 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)