Fournier's gangrene of the penis: a report of two cases

Fournier's gangrene is a rare disease involving the scrotum and penis with occasional extension up the abdominal wall. Both of our cases were unusual in that only the penis was involved. In addition, the occurrence of squamous cell carcinoma in an area previously affected by Fournier's gangrene has never been reported. The usual organism is an anaerobic streptococcus synergistic with some second organism. Early therapy is key, including debridement of the entire shaft of the penis distal to the devastated area, intravenous broad-spectrum antibiotics, and skin grafting.