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Jun 2023
40m 51s

Sawbones: Fournier's Gangrene

Justin McElroy, Dr. Sydnee McElroy
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Most people have probably heard of gangrene, a condition that causes tissue to become necrotic. But Fournier’s Gangrene is a more . . . targeted version, specifically affecting the perineum, or taint. Justin and Dr. Sydnee discuss who Dr. Fournier was and how he (deservedly or not) put his name on this very specific infection. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxp ... Show More
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