Family Practice Notebook Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection Necrotizing Fasciitis Fournier's Gangrene Definitions Necrotizing Fasciitis Deep subcutaneous infection Fournier's Gangrene Massive infection and swelling of scrotum and penis Extends into perineum or abdominal wall, and legs Pathophysiology Infection spreads between fascia and SQ tissue Fibrous bands prevent infectious spread Present in...