Validation of the Fournier's gangrene severity index in a large contemporary series.
Validation of the Fournier's gangrene severity index in a large contemporary series.
Anthony T. Corcoran,M. Smaldone,2 Authors,Benjamin J. Davies
2008 · DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2008.05.021
Journal of Urology · 168 Citations
TLDR
A Fournier's gangrene severity index threshold value of 9 is sensitive and specific for predicting mortality in this patient population and remains an objective and simple method to quantify the extent of metabolic aberration at presentation in patients with Fourniers gangrene.