Prevalence, Pattern and Early Treatment Outcomes Predictors of Patients with Fournier's Gangrene at University of Dodoma Affiliated Teaching Hospitals

Abstract

Background information: Fournier's Gangrene is a rare disease worldwide, which has a significant mortality. The incidence is progressively becoming common in general surgical wards. While this disease is uncommon in Western countries, it is more prevalent in resource limited settings, but there hasn't been sufficient information on its prevalence, pattern and early treatment outcomes predictors. This study highlights the local prevalence of the disease, pattern and predictors of mortality and hence awareness of clinicians about the disease in resource limited settings.