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ArticleBMC urology2026

Post Fournier gangrene raw areas in the penis or scrotum: the role of intense pulsed light and radiofrequency in conservative treatment.

Nader Elmelegy, Mohamed Elghazaly, Dalia Nader

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Article in BMC urology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Nader ElmelegyDepartment of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt. naderelmelegy@gmail.com.
Mohamed ElghazalyDepartment of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
Dalia NaderDepartment of Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.

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Abstract

backgroundFor infected wounds, including clostridial myonecrosis, necrotizing soft tissue infections, and Fournier's gangrene, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is advised; however, tension pneumothorax and gas emboli may occur during the process. Other instances of relative contraindications include illnesses like asthma and chronic obstructive lung disease. We can use radio frequency and strong pulsed light in our research without having to worry about these kinds of issues and could have a significant impact on improving treatment outcomes.

objectiveTo assess how well intensely pulsed light and radiofrequency work for treating the aftereffects of post-Fournier's gangrene. PATIENTS AND

methodIntense pulsed light and radiofrequency sessions were used to treat sixteen male patients with isolated penile or scrotal post-Fournier's gangrene raw areas.

resultsTwelve patients (75%) had an excellent satisfaction rate, and four (25%) rated it as good. No fair or poor results were documented.

conclusionWe are unable to make significant conclusions because of the small number of patients; however, since E-light is a simple, effective, and affordable treatment with good outcomes and no side effects, we advise more research on its application in the treatment of post-Fournier's gangrene isolated raw areas of the scrotum and penis.

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Conservative TreatmentFournier GangreneIntense Pulsed Light TherapyPenile DiseasesPenisScrotumAdultAgedHumansMaleMiddle AgedE-lightFournier’s gangreneIPL- Electro-Photobiomodulation

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