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Fournier\u2019s gangrene has an aggressive course associated with a mortality rate of 20%\u221230%, making early diagnosis and management very important. The Fournier Gangrene Severity Index (FGSI) has been traditionally used to predict the severity and prognosis. More recently, simplified FGSI (sFGSI) has been proposed and is helpful. However, timely diagnosis, supportive medical management and complete surgical debridement are still the cornerstones of treatment. These must be complemented with early and timely re-look debridements and appropriate reconstruction to cover soft tissue defects. This literature review aims to look at recent relevant research regards risk factors and prognostic features of Fournier\u2019s gangrene. <\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title><jats:p> A search was conducted on Google Scholar and PubMed databases for all articles related to Fournier\u2019s Gangrene. These included clinical reviews, case reports, case series and retrospective studies. Reports or studies which were not published in English were not reviewed. Various reconstructive techniques to cover the defects have also been revisited. <\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title><jats:p> Broad-spectrum antibiotics and urgent surgical debridement are the core management principles of Fournier\u2019s gangrene. Repeat debridement after 24\u2009h is also recommended. Adjunctive therapies such as hyperbaric oxygen and vacuum-assisted closure are supported in most aspects of recent literature. Expectedly, there is a lack of randomised controlled studies in such emergency surgical conditions, which limits the widespread use of newer therapies to patients unresponsive to conventional management. <\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title><jats:p> Fournier\u2019s gangrene is a urological emergency with a high mortality rate. 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