Split thickness skin grafting for recreation of the scrotum following Fournier's gangrene

Pirko Maguina; Tina L Palmieri; David G Greenhalgh

doi:10.1016/j.burns.2003.07.001

Split thickness skin grafting for recreation of the scrotum following Fournier's gangrene

Pirko Maguina, Tina L Palmieri, David G Greenhalgh

Burn Surgery and Reconstruction

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Abstract

Fournier's gangrene is an infection of the genitals and perineum that is treated with extensive soft tissue debridement, often leading to loss of scrotal skin. Multiple options for reconstruction of the scrotum are available. Four cases of recreation of the scrotum with meshed split thickness skin grafts (STSG) are presented. The discussion includes a comparison of STSG with other treatment options. We conclude that STSG are a safe, technically easy treatment option with satisfactory cosmetic and functional results.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	857-862
Number of pages	6
Journal	Burns
Volume	29
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2003.07.001
State	Published - Dec 2003

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Keywords

Fournier's gangrene
Reconstruction
Split thickness skin graft

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Emergency Medicine
Surgery

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Maguina, P., Palmieri, T. L., & Greenhalgh, D. G. (2003). Split thickness skin grafting for recreation of the scrotum following Fournier's gangrene. Burns, 29(8), 857-862. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2003.07.001

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