scholarly journals Fournier’s Gangrene as a Postoperative Complication of Inguinal Hernia Repair

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tolga Dinc ◽  
Selami Ilgaz Kayilioglu ◽  
Isa Sozen ◽  
Baris Dogu Yildiz ◽  
Faruk Coskun
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Postoperative Complication ◽  
Inguinal Hernia Repair ◽  
Broad Spectrum ◽  
Recovery Period ◽  
Fournier’S Gangrene ◽  
Fournier's Gangrene ◽  
Broad Spectrum Antibiotics ◽  
Aggressive Debridement

Fournier’s gangrene is the necrotizing fasciitis of perianal, genitourinary, and perineal regions. Herein, we present a case of scrotal Fournier’s gangrene as a postoperative complication of inguinal hernia repair. A 51-year-old male with giant indirect hernia is presented. Patient underwent inguinal hernia repair, and after an unproblematic recovery period, he was discharged. He applied to our outpatient clinic on the fifth day with swollen and painful scrotum and it turned out to be Fournier’s gangrene. Polypropylene mesh was not infected. Patient recovered and was discharged after repeated debridements. Basic principles in treatment of Fournier’s gangrene are comprised of initial resuscitation, broad-spectrum antibiotics therapy, and early aggressive debridement. In the management of presented case, aggressive debridement was made right after diagnosis and broad-spectrum antibiotics were given to the hemodynamically stable patient. In these circumstances, the important question is whether we could prevent occurrence of Fournier’s gangrene.

scholarly journals Acquired Umbilico-Inguinal Fistula with Persistent Discharge due to Suture Reaction: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muazez Cevik
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Inguinal Hernia Repair ◽  
Broad Spectrum ◽  
Initial Diagnosis ◽  
Silk Suture ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Broad Spectrum Antibiotics

The aim of this paper is to stay a very rare umbilico-inguinal fistula (UIF) resulting from a delayed suture reaction after the use of silk suture to repair an inguinal hernia. A 3-year-old boy presented with persistent umbilical discharge. The initial diagnosis was omphalitis and he was treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics but a UIF was subsequently diagnosed. Surgery was performed to ascertain the cause of the UIF. This case demonstrates that silk suture used in inguinal hernia repair can lead to a UIF, which should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a patient presenting with persistent umbilical discharge.

scholarly journals A rare case of colonic perforation presenting as Fournier’s gangrene

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 569
Author(s):  
Haraesh Maranna ◽  
Pawan Lal ◽  
Lovenish Bains ◽  
Salil Yadav ◽  
Rahul Bhatia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Inguinal Hernia Repair ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Inguinal Canal ◽  
Fournier’S Gangrene ◽  
Colonic Perforation ◽  
Fournier's Gangrene ◽  
Extensive Debridement ◽  
The Right

A 48-year-old obese gentleman with mild pain over abdomen for 10 days followed by pain and swelling in the right side of scrotum with skin discolouration for 2 days. Clinically necrotic patch with pus discharge was noted on the right side of scrotum. Extensive debridement over scrotum was done following which inflamed omentum and fecal contents were noticed from the inguinal canal. Patient underwent laparotomy and an ascending colonic perforation was found. A loop colostomy with partial omentectomy and inguinal hernia repair along with serial debridement of scrotal wound was done. Although uncommon, gastrointestinal perforations should be considered as a potential etiology in Fournier’s gangrene.

A case of Fournier's gangrene after inguinal hernia repair

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 104-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Özgür Haki Yüksel ◽  
Ahmet Ürkmez ◽  
Serkan Akan ◽  
Ayhan Verit
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Inguinal Hernia Repair ◽  
Fournier’S Gangrene ◽  
Fournier's Gangrene

scholarly journals Challenging Treatment of a Female Patient with Extensive Fournier’s Gangrene – Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 122 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-44
Author(s):  
Ognen Kostovski ◽  
Olivera Spasovska ◽  
Gjorgji Trajkovski ◽  
Svetozar Antovic ◽  
Irena Kostovska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Female Patient ◽  
Broad Spectrum ◽  
Good Condition ◽  
Fournier’S Gangrene ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Fournier's Gangrene ◽  
Broad Spectrum Antibiotics

Fournier’s gangrene (FG) is a necrotizing fasciitis of the genital, perianal and perineal regions, caused by multiple anaerobic/aerobic infection. It is a rare but very serious condition with multiple long-term complications and high mortality rate. Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary approach in treatment of complicated cases of FG are crucial to the successful outcome. We report a case of an extensive FG in a 59-years-old female patient with multiple risk factors such as obesity, type 2 diabetes and hypertension. She was hospitalized as an emergency case with diabetic ketoacidosis, sepsis and extensive necrotic lesions located perineal, perianal, genital and spread to inguinal, hypogastric, gluteal and sacrococcygeal region. Fournier’s gangrene was diagnosed, and after prompt resuscitation, intravenous fluids, broad-spectrum antibiotics, insulin infusion, emergency aggressive surgical debridement was performed. Several aerobic and anaerobic bacteria were isolated from wound culture and hemoculture. Patient has second debridement after four days. After second debridement was applied metabolic control, broad-spectrum antibiotics coverage, dressing the wound and negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). Patient was discharged home five weeks after a second debridement in good condition. One month later she underwent reconstructive surgical treatment. Besides extensive FG and multiple comorbidity she was successfully managed with good outcome. Fournier’s gangrene remains a life-threatening and fulminant disease which need urgent diagnosis and aggressive medical and surgical treatment, to achieve a reduction in long term complications and mortality rate.

scholarly journals Successful Treatment of a Severe Case of Fournier's Gangrene Complicating a Perianal Abscess

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioannis Papaconstantinou ◽  
Anneza I. Yiallourou ◽  
Nicolaos Dafnios ◽  
Irini Grapsa ◽  
George Polymeneas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Broad Spectrum ◽  
Perianal Abscess ◽  
Severe Case ◽  
Fournier’S Gangrene ◽  
Surgical Debridement ◽  
Fournier's Gangrene ◽  
Open Drainage ◽  
Left Testicle ◽  
Broad Spectrum Antibiotics ◽  
Nephritic Syndrome

A 67-year-old male patient with diabetes mellitus and nephritic syndrome under cortisone treatment was admitted to our hospital with fever and severe perianal pain. Upon physical examination, a perianal abscess was identified. Furthermore, the scrotum was gangrenous with extensive cellulitis of the perineum and left lower abdominal wall. Crepitations between the skin and fascia were palpable. A diagnosis of Fournier's gangrene was made. He was treated with immediate extensive surgical debridement under general anesthesia. The patient received broad-spectrum antibiotics, and repeated extensive debridements were performed until healthy granulation was present in the wound. Due to the fact that his left testicle was severely exposed, it was transpositioned into a subcutaneous pocket in the inner side of the left thigh. He was finally discharged on the 57th postoperative day. Fournier's gangrene is characterized by high mortality rates, ranging from 15% to 50% and is an acute surgical emergency. The mainstay of treatment should be open drainage and early aggressive surgical debridement of all necrotic tissue, followed by broad-spectrum antibiotics therapy.

The Impact of Groin Surgery during Childhood on the Incidence of Inguinal Hernia Repair and Its Postoperative Complications in Adult Life

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (03) ◽  
pp. 271-275
Author(s):  
Arestis Sokratous ◽  
Johanna Österberg ◽  
Gabriel Sandblom
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Postoperative Complication ◽  
Inguinal Hernia Repair ◽  
Adult Life ◽  
Operation Time ◽  
Study Cohort ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Impact

Background Pediatric inguinal hernia, hydrocele, and cryptorchidism are common congenital anomalies affecting children, and require surgical intervention in some cases. The association between surgical treatment of these conditions and acquired inguinal hernia later in life is poorly understood. The aim of this cohort study was to examine the effect of groin surgery during childhood on the incidence and surgical outcome of inguinal hernia repair in adult life. Materials and Methods Data from the Swedish Inpatient Register and the Swedish Hernia Register were cross-linked using the patient personal identity numbers. The incidence of inguinal hernia repair in patients 15 years or older in the study cohort, as well as postoperative complication rates, were compared with the expected incidence and complication rates extrapolated from the general Swedish population in 2014, stratifying for age and gender. Results Note that 68,238 children aged 0 to 14 years were found to have undergone groin surgery between 1964 and 1998. The median follow-up time after an operation in the groin was 30.8 years (21.0–50.0). Of those, 1,118 were found to have undergone inguinal hernia repair as adults (> 15 years old) between 1992 and 2013. The incidence of inguinal hernia repair in the cohort was significantly higher than that expected (1.43 [1.33–1.53]), both for men (1.32 [1.25–1.41]) and women (4.30 [3.28–5.55]). The incidence was also increased in the subgroup of patients that had undergone more than one procedure during childhood. No significant impact on postoperative complication rate, reoperation rate, or operation time was identified. Conclusion Individuals undergoing surgery in the groin during childhood are at increased risk for acquired inguinal hernia surgery later in life. Inguinal surgery during childhood did not affect the outcome of hernia repair in adult age.

Outcome of tension free open mesh repair of inguinal hernia

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-24
Author(s):  
Mohammad Masum ◽  
Md Aminul Islam ◽  
Masflque Ahmed Bhuiyan ◽  
Kazi Mazharul Lslam ◽  
Md Selim Morshed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Inguinal Hernia Repair ◽  
Mesh Repair ◽  
Groin Hernia ◽  
Synthetic Mesh ◽  
Indirect Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Prolene Mesh ◽  
Tension Free ◽  
Open Mesh Repair

Background: In the practice of General Surgery, hernia repair is the second most common procedure after appendectomy. Several methods have been developed over the years to try to improve hernia repair. Good result can be expected using Bassini's, McVay's, Shouldice's techniques provided the exact nature of hernia is recognized and the repair is done without tension using healthy tissue. The introduction of synthetic mesh started a new era in hernia surgery. The use of synthetic mesh repair of primary and recurrent hernias has gradually gained acceptance among surgeons. Objective: To find out the outcome and complications of open inguinal hernia repair with prolene mesh. Methods: This is a prospective cross sectional study conducted at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, from December, 2011 to May, 2012. One hundred patients of inguinal hernia admitted in different surgical units of BSMMU, Dhaka for elective surgery were studied. We have given 1 gm ijv Cephradine per operatively and then 500 gm cephradine ijv 6 hourly for 24 hours followed by oral form of Cephradine for next 5 days. Polypropylene mesh of 11 cm x 7 cm size was used in all cases. All the operations were done by open tension free prolene mesh repair technique. Patients were followed for one year to see the outcome. Results: Out of 100 cases of inguinal hernia, 71 patients (71%) had indirect inguinal hernia and 29 cases (29%) had direct inguinal hernia; 90 cases (90%) were primary hernia and only 10 cases (10%) were recurrent hernia; 58 cases were right sided, 34 cases (34%) were left sided and 8 cases (8%) were bilateral. Complications of mesh repair of groin hernia in this study included wound infection (5%), scrotal oedema (2%), mesh infection (0%), scrotal hematoma (2%), echymoces of peri-incisional skin (5%), early wound and groin pain (7%), chronic inguinodynia (2%), hernia recurrence (1%). Conclusion: In the present study an attempt is made to evaluate the outcome of patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair by prolene mesh. The results confirm that Lichtenstein tension free mesh repair of inguinal hernia is safe and reliable for both primary and recurrent groin hernia, with less recurrence rate. Patient's compliance was good with minimum morbidity. Journal of Surgical Sciences (2018) Vol. 22 (1): 21-24

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