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Aims:

The objectives of this study were to investigate patients with FG and to determine risk factors that affect mortality.

Settings and Design:

Retrospective clinical study.

Materials and Methods:

Clinical presentations and outcomes of surgical treatments were evaluated in 68 patients with FG.

Statistical Analysis Used:

Chi-square, Student's t-test, and logistic regression test.

Results:

Mean age of patients was 54 and female-to-male ratio was 9: 59. Among the predisposing factors, diabetes mellitus (DM) was the most common (n= 24, 35.3%), and sepsis on admission was detected in 31 (45.6%) and 15 (22.1%) patients, respectively. Seven (10.3%) patients died. Using logistic regression test, Fournier's Gangrene Severity Index (FGSI)< 9, DM and sepsis on admission were found as prognostic factors. Conclusions: FG has a high mortality rate, especially in patients with DM and sepsis. An FGSI value< 9 indicates high …