Comparison of diverting colostomy and fecal management catheter in fournier gangrene: a retrospective cohort study

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    This study compared colostomy and fecal management catheterization for treating Fournier gangrene in a cohort of 54 patients.

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    The primary outcome measured was in-hospital mortality, with secondary outcomes including length of stay and number of debridements.

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    No significant differences were found in mortality rates, length of stay, or debridement numbers between the two fecal diversion methods.

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    Both methods showed comparable effectiveness, with the colostomy group having higher mortality attributed to older age and disease severity.

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    Patient-specific factors and clinical experience should guide the choice between colostomy and fecal management catheter.

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Comparison of diverting colostomy and fecal management catheter in fournier gangrene: a retrospective cohort study

  • by Mehmet Karahan, Cemal Hacıalioğlu, Selçuk Kaya, Metin Kement, Ozan Korkmaz, Sedef Poşul, Fırat Çağlar Sezmiş, Kerem Talha Düz, Alperen Gündüz, Hasan Kucuk

  • March 18, 2026

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