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The aim is to compare the outcomes of patients with Fournier's syndrome originating from urogenital versus anorectal sites.

Fournier's syndrome of urogenital and anorectal origin a retrospective, comparative study

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Retrospective comparative study reveals infection severity differences in anorectal and urologic origins, implying a need for prompt diagnosis.

The aim is to compare the outcomes of patients with Fournier's syndrome originating from urogenital versus anorectal sites.
Retrospective analysis of 28 patients with necrotizing infections divided into anorectal, urologic, and idiopathic groups.
Assessment of mortality rates and surgical interventions required for each group.
Evaluation of etiological agents responsible for infections.
Overall mortality was 25 percent; 28.5 percent in the anorectal group and 10 percent in the urologic group with no significant difference.
Severe infections and delayed diagnosis were more common in the anorectal group, leading to more surgical interventions.
Necrotizing fasciitis was observed in nine of ten cases with urogenital infections and seven of fourteen with anorectal infections.

Enríquez–Navascués et al. (1987) studied this question.

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Retrospective comparative study reveals infection severity differences in anorectal and urologic origins, implying a need for prompt diagnosis.