%0 Journal Article
%T Reconstruction of the Perineum after Fournier Gangrene in a Child: A Case Report
%A Koffi Koffi Maxime
%A Y&#233
%A o Sitienehin
%A Tembely Samba
%A Meny&#233
%A -Assamoi Marie
%A N&#8217
%A Guessan Jules
%A Assi Assoman Bernab&#233
%A Pian Yann Yvan
%A Dieth Atafy Gaudens
%J Open Journal of Pediatrics
%P 357-362
%@ 2160-8776
%D 2025
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojped.2025.153034
%X <b>Background: </b>Fournier&#8217;s gangrene (FG) is a necrotizing cellulitis of the perineum and external genitalia. It is most described in adults, although pediatric cases have been described. FG is a life-threatening medical and surgical emergency. After the acute phase, the real challenge lies in reconstructing the perineum. <b>Aim: </b>The aim of this was to describe our management of FG and to review the literature. <b>Case </b><b>Presentation</b><b>: </b>This was a 12-year-old patient seen for FG and treated initially with triantibiotic therapy, excison of the necrosis and colostomy. Then construction of the perineum by skin grafting with a satisfactory aesthetic result. <b>Conclusion: </b>Skin grafting is a very good therapeutic option for reconstruction of the perineum in FG.
%K Perineal Gangrene
%K Skin Graft
%K Pediatrics
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=142736