Abstract

FERRUFINO IRIARTE, Javier  and  LOPEZ OVANDO, Nicol. Artisanal implementation of the VAC system in patients with Fournier's Gangrene: case series. Gac Med Bol [online]. 2023, vol.46, n.2, pp.150-155.  Epub Dec 01, 2023. ISSN 1012-2966.  https://doi.org/10.47993/gmb.v46i2.599.

Necrotizing fasciitis is a deep soft tissue infection that causes progressive destruction of the muscle fascia and subcutaneous . One of its presentations is Fournier's Gangrene (FG) for which the diagnosis must be accurate and associated with early surgical debridement and broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy. If management is delayed, the impact on prognosis is negative. Current treatment options include a technique to improve cleaning and granulation of the cruciate area using a technological device and the vacuum assisted closure system (VAC). We describe a handmade technique of VAC therapy implemented in a series of cases of male patients diagnosed with FG, in response to the scarce economic resources of patients who are generally affected in our environment; proposing a more economical, safe and replicable option for our environment.

Keywords : handmade; Fournier's gangrene; urology; VAC.

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