Gas gangrene

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This page is about clinical aspects of the disease. For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Clostridium perfringens.

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]

Synonyms and keywords: Myonecrosis; tissue infection - Clostridial; gangrene - gas; clostridial infection of tissues; clostridial myonecrosis

## Overview

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## Pathophysiology

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## Causes

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## Differentiating Gas gangrene from other Diseases

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## Epidemiology and Demographics

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## Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

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## Diagnosis

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

## Treatment

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

## Case Studies

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Case #1

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