Ultrasonographic appearance of necrotizing gangrene: aid in early diagnosis

In 2 seriously ill patients with scrotal swelling of uncertain origin, scrotal and perineal ultrasonography demonstrated gas in the soft tissue before crepitus was detected on physical examination. Necrotizing infections of the scrotum and perineum have characteristic ultrasonographic features that...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) N.J.), 1996-07, Vol.48 (1), p.142-144
Hauptverfasser:	Kane, Christopher J., Nash, Peter, McAninch, Jack W.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Biological and medical sciences Fournier Gangrene - diagnostic imaging Genital Diseases, Male - diagnostic imaging Genital system. Mammary gland Humans Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Ultrasonic investigative techniques Ultrasonography
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Zusammenfassung:	In 2 seriously ill patients with scrotal swelling of uncertain origin, scrotal and perineal ultrasonography demonstrated gas in the soft tissue before crepitus was detected on physical examination. Necrotizing infections of the scrotum and perineum have characteristic ultrasonographic features that can facilitate earlier diagnosis and treatment.
ISSN:	0090-4295 1527-9995
DOI:	10.1016/S0090-4295(96)00103-3