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ArticleUlusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES2026

Comparison of FGSI and HALP scores for mortality prediction in Fournier's Gangrene: A retrospective analysis.

Deniz Kütük, Mehmet Hanifi Çanakci, Gürkan Değirmencioğlu, Serkan Demir, Eda Gül Doğan

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Article in Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES, 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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Deniz KütükDepartment of General Surgery, Etlik State Hospital, Ankara-Türkiye.
Mehmet Hanifi ÇanakciDepartment of General Surgery, Etlik State Hospital, Ankara-Türkiye.
Gürkan DeğirmencioğluDepartment of General Surgery, Etlik State Hospital, Ankara-Türkiye.
Serkan DemirDepartment of General Surgery, Etlik State Hospital, Ankara-Türkiye.
Eda Gül DoğanDepartment of General Surgery, Etlik State Hospital, Ankara-Türkiye.

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backgroundThis study aimed to compare the prognostic performance of the Fournier's Gangrene Severity Index (FGSI) and the hemoglobin-albumin-lymphocyte-platelet (HALP) score in predicting in-hospital mortality among patients diagnosed with Fournier's gangrene. As Fournier's gangrene remains a life-threatening and rapidly progressive soft tissue infection, early risk stratification is critical for improving patient outcomes. Validating practical scoring systems may support timely clinical decision-making and resource allocation.

methodsA retrospective analysis was performed on 52 patients who underwent surgical treatment for Fournier's gangrene at a tertiary referral center between December 2022 and June 2025. Demographic, laboratory, and clinical data were collected, and both FGSI and HALP scores were calculated at the time of admission. Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analysis and multivariate logistic regression were used to assess the predictive value of both scores for in-hospital mortality.

resultsThe mean FGSI was 5.1±2.2, while the mean HALP score was 134.6±100.2. FGSI showed acceptable discrimination (AUC=0.7639; cutoff=5.0), with 72.7% sensitivity and 67.7% specificity. HALP had poor predictive ability (AUC=0.4018). In multivariate analysis, FGSI was an independent predictor (p=0.0146), while HALP was not (p=0.9474).

conclusionFGSI appears to be a reliable and independent prognostic tool in patients with Fournier's gangrene. HALP, however, does not offer additional prognostic benefit. FGSI should be prioritized in early risk assessment to guide management strategies.

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Fournier GangreneSeverity of Illness IndexAdultAgedFemaleHemoglobinsHospital MortalityHumansMaleMiddle AgedPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisRetrospective StudiesROC CurveSerum AlbuminTurkeyHemoglobinsSerum Albumin

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