Ep. 272 Fournier's Gangrene Management: Timing, Transfers & Best Practices with Dr. Judith C. Hagedorn

11/11/2025 49 min
Ep. 272 Fournier's Gangrene Management: Timing, Transfers & Best Practices with Dr. Judith C. Hagedorn

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Episode Synopsis

What does it take to save both life and function in a rapidly progressing infection? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Judith Hagedorn (University of Washington) joins Dr. George Koch (Ohio State University) to unpack the complexities of Fournier’s gangrene management.

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SYNPOSIS

They discuss advances in surgical techniques like skin-sparing debridement and the value of high-volume centers for patient outcomes. They also explore the use of wound vacuums, the challenges related to testicular management, and the future of Fournier’s gangrene treatment, including early detection and better patient scoring systems.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Introduction3:04 - Evolution of Fournier’s Management7:50 - Management at High-Volume vs. Community Centers20:39 - Use of Wound Vacs27:03 - Testicular Management43:56 - Future Directions

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