Elmelegy, N., Shoukr, T., Elghamry, S. (2024). Isolated Penile or Scrotal Post-Fournier’s Gangrene Sequelae, the Role of Electro-Photo-Biomodulation in Conservative Treatment. The Egyptian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 48(1), 1-6. doi: 10.21608/ejprs.2024.336228
Nader G Elmelegy; Tarek G Shoukr; Sameh Elghamry. "Isolated Penile or Scrotal Post-Fournier’s Gangrene Sequelae, the Role of Electro-Photo-Biomodulation in Conservative Treatment". The Egyptian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 48, 1, 2024, 1-6. doi: 10.21608/ejprs.2024.336228
Elmelegy, N., Shoukr, T., Elghamry, S. (2024). 'Isolated Penile or Scrotal Post-Fournier’s Gangrene Sequelae, the Role of Electro-Photo-Biomodulation in Conservative Treatment', The Egyptian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 48(1), pp. 1-6. doi: 10.21608/ejprs.2024.336228
Elmelegy, N., Shoukr, T., Elghamry, S. Isolated Penile or Scrotal Post-Fournier’s Gangrene Sequelae, the Role of Electro-Photo-Biomodulation in Conservative Treatment. The Egyptian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2024; 48(1): 1-6. doi: 10.21608/ejprs.2024.336228
Isolated Penile or Scrotal Post-Fournier’s Gangrene Sequelae, the Role of Electro-Photo-Biomodulation in Conservative Treatment
The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University
Abstract
Introduction: Jean Alfred Fournier first described Fournier’s gangrene in 1883 as a quickly progressing and possibly fatal necrotizing fasciitis of the skin and soft tissue of the scrotum, perineal region, along with the abdominal wall. The best method of reconstruction is still debatable now. Objective: To evaluate the effect of E-light in management of post-fournier’s gangrene sequelae. Patients and Method: Sixteen male patients with isolated penile or scrotal post-Fournier’s gangrene raw area participated in this study to be treated by E-light sessions. Results: Twelve patients (75%) had an excellent satisfaction rate, and four (25%) rated it as good. No fair or poor results were documented. Conclusion: We recommend the utilization of E-light in the management of post-Fournier’s gangrene isolated raw areas of the scrotum and penis as it is an efficient, simple, and cheap treatment with satisfactory results and no complications
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