Clinical Trial Details
— Status: Completed
Administrative data
NCT number |
NCT04694053 |
Other study ID # |
Clinica Ch 1 |
Secondary ID |
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Status |
Completed |
Phase |
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First received |
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Last updated |
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Start date |
November 4, 2020 |
Est. completion date |
December 1, 2020 |
Study information
Verified date |
December 2020 |
Source |
University of Catania |
Contact |
n/a |
Is FDA regulated |
No |
Health authority |
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Study type |
Observational
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Clinical Trial Summary
A 66-year-old man, with a history of uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, obesity with BMI 38,
chronic kidney failure and chronic heart failure, was admitted to the Emergency Department
with a large area of necrosis involving the perineal and perianal regions.
Description:
Fournier's gangrene is a potentially fatal emergency condition, supported by an infection of
perineal and perianal region, characterized by necrotizing fasciitis with a rapid spread to
fascial planes. FG, usually due to compromised host, may be sustained by many microbial
pathogens.
A 66-year-old man, with a history of uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, obesity with BMI 38,
chronic kidney failure and chronic heart failure, was admitted to the Emergency Department
with a large area of necrosis involving the perineal and perianal regions.