Author/Authors :
Abubakar, Auwal M. University of Maiduguri - Department of Surgery, Paediatric Surgery Unit, Nigeria , Bello, Mustafa A. University of Maiduguri - College of Medical Sciences - Department of Paediatrics, Nigeria , Tahir, Bashir M. University of Maiduguri - Department of Surgery, Paediatric Surgery Unit, Nigeria , Chinda, John Y. University of Maiduguri - Department of Surgery, Paediatric Surgery Unit, Nigeria
Abstract :
Although Fournier s gangrene is primarily a disease of adults, It has been rarely described in children. This is a report of our experience with the management of 2 patients aged 14 and 36 days. The predisposing factors were omphalitis and in one it followed circumcision. Both patients had debridement and the wounds healed by secondary intention. They were discharged and are alive and well. The outcome of treatment of Fournier s gangrene in children is good.
