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Platelet-Lymphocyte Ratio and Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio: Updates in Prognosticating Fournier Gangrene in the Emergency Department

AAEM RSA

Conclusion: Positive outcomes in diagnosis and management of FG rely on rapid intervention as soon as it is suspected. A thorough physical exam, imaging, and laboratory studies can assist, but definitive diagnosis can only be made in the operating room. Fournier's gangrene and its emergency management.