Gangrene

Gangrene
Diabetic with severe infection and loss of toes - wet Gangrene in center.

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Edzel Lorraine Co, D.M.D., M.D. [2]

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Historical Perspective[edit | edit source]

Pathophysiology[edit | edit source]

Differentiating Gangrene from other Diseases[edit | edit source]

Epidemiology and Demographics[edit | edit source]

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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis[edit | edit source]

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | X Ray | CT | MRI | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies[edit | edit source]

Case #1

Related Chapters[edit | edit source]

• Wound healing
• Liquefactive necrosis
• Bedsore

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