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To assess the impact of obesity on the incidence of Fournier’s gangrene in patients without diabetes.

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March 1, 2026Open Access

Fournier’s Gangrene in a Young, Morbidly Obese Patient Without Diabetes

Key Points

To assess the impact of obesity on the incidence of Fournier’s gangrene in patients without diabetes.
Presented a case study of a morbidly obese patient with Fournier's gangrene.
Applied aggressive surgical debridement to remove affected tissue.
Administered broad-spectrum antibiotics to combat infection.
Performed early closure of surgical sites for recovery.
Patient achieved full recovery after treatment.
Obesity was highlighted as an independent risk factor for Fournier’s gangrene.
Emphasized the growing concern of obesity rates among young Americans.

Abstract

Fournier’s gangrene (FG) is a rapidly progressive form of necrotizing fasciitis involving the external genitalia, perineum, and perianal region. We present a case of FG in a morbidly obese patient (BMI > 40) without a known history of diabetes, malignancy, or immunodeficiency. The patient was treated with aggressive surgical debridement, broad-spectrum antibiotics, and early closure, achieving full recovery. This case highlights obesity as an independent risk factor for FG, which has significant ramifications for the future, given obesity rates in young Americans.

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Rai et al. (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a3d7ccec16d51705d2e151 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.104387

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