DOI: 10.1155/criu/5950371 ISSN: 2090-696X

Complex Scrotal Reconstruction in Fournier′s Gangrene Using a Two‐Stage Delayed Bilateral Medial Thigh Skin Flap Technique: A Case Report

Souha Farhat, Samantha Cervantes Valadez, Alexa De la Fuente Hagopian, Tue A. Dinh

Fournier′s gangrene is a rapidly progressive necrotizing soft tissue infection that can cause extensive scrotal loss and requires durable reconstruction with acceptable contour and function. A 54‐year‐old man presented 4 weeks after emergent perineoscrotal debridement with complete scrotal skin loss and exposed testes. Reconstruction was performed using a two‐stage approach. In Stage 1, each testis was placed into a medial thigh subcutaneous pocket beneath thin skin to encourage neovascularization. In Stage 2, delayed bilateral medial thigh skin flaps were elevated and advanced to the midline to create a neoscrotum. Minor donor‐site wound dehiscence was managed locally. A two‐stage delayed bilateral medial thigh skin flap can provide reliable, thin coverage and a natural neoscrotal contour after total scrotal loss.

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