Clinical Characteristics, Microbiological Profile, and Treatment Outcomes of Necrotizing Fasciitis and Fournier’s Gangrene: A 10-Year Single-Center Experience

Introduction

To evaluate the clinical characteristics, microbiological profile, treatment strategies, and outcomes of adult patients with necrotizing fasciitis and Fournier’s gangrene managed at İnönü University Turgut Özal Medical Center, Malatya, Türkiye over a 10-year period. Materials and Methods: This retrospective, single-center cohort study included adult patients diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis and/or Fournier’s gangrene between January 2016 and December 2025. Demographic characteristics, clinical manifestations, laboratory findings, microbiological results, treatment approaches, and clinical outcomes were analyzed.