Gangrene
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Gangrene is the death of tissues in your body. It happens when a part of your body loses its blood supply. Gangrene can happen on the surface of the body, such as on the skin, or inside the body, in muscles or organs. Causes include:
- Serious injuries
- Problems with blood circulation, such as atherosclerosis and peripheral arterial disease
- Diabetes
Skin symptoms may include a blue or black color, pain, numbness, and sores that produce a foul-smelling discharge. If the gangrene is internal, you may run a fever, feel unwell, and the area may be swollen and painful.
Treatment includes surgery, antibiotics, and oxygen therapy. In severe cases an amputation may be necessary.
Provided by: NIH - National Institute of Health
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Gangrene and Diabetes - Foot Complications and Gangrene - Definition of Gangrene
diabetes.about.com — “Gangrene is a condition that involves the death and decay of tissue, usually in the extremities. There are three different types of gangrene: dry, wet or gas gangrene. Dry gangrene is the one that most often affects people with diabetes.” View full resource at diabetes.about.com
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What Is Gangrene? What Causes Gangrene?
medicalnewstoday.com — “Gangrene occurs when tissue dies (necrosis) because its blood supply is interrupted. Gangrene may be caused by an infection, injury, or a complication of a long-term condition that restrict” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Gangrene: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
webmd.com — “WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatments of gangrene, which occurs when body tissue dies.” View full resource at webmd.com
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Endocrinology Article | Gangrene
mdlinx.com — “Outcome of Midfoot Amputations in Diabetic Gangrene” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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Outcome of Midfoot Amputations in Diabetic Gangrene: Annals of Vascular Surgery http://bit.ly/jNvfXX #endo
Infectious Disease Article | Gangrene
mdlinx.com — “Fournier--™s Gangrene: Series of Twenty Patients” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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Fournier’s Gangrene: Series of Twenty Patients: European Surgical Research http://bit.ly/hpQ4af #ID
Fournier Gangrene: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In 1883, the French venereologist Jean Alfred Fournier described a series in which 5 previously healthy young men suffered from a rapidly progressive gangrene of the penis and scrotum without apparent cause. This condition, now known ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Fournier gangrene is defined as a polymicrobial necrotizing fasciitis of the perineal, perianal, or genital areas. http://bit.ly/cu00jV
Gas Gangrene: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Gas gangrene, a subset of necrotizing myositis, is an infectious disease emergency. Organisms in the spore-forming clostridial species, including Clostridium perfringens, Clostridium septicum, and Clostridium novyi, cause most of the cases. A ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Gas gangrene is an infectious disease emergency. Learn more about this condition, the causes, and symptoms. http://bit.ly/djCYUW
Ob/Gyn Article | Breast Gangrene
mdlinx.com — “Breast Gangrene” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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Breast Gangrene: World Journal of Emergency Surgery http://t.co/nkvTVJj #OBGYN
Gangrene, Death of Tissue Caused by Blockage of Blood Flow
suite101.com — “Gangrene is the medical term for the decay or death of tissue. It is a complication of another health problem that blocks the flow of blood to an area.” View full resource at suite101.com
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Emergency Med Medical News about Fournier Gangrene
mdlinx.com — “Fournier's gangrene: analysis of prognostic variables in 34 patients” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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Fournier's gangrene: analysis of prognostic variables in 34 patients: European Journal of Trauma and Em... http://bit.ly/9RqxUZ #ER #mdlinx
Gas Gangrene: Bacterial Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition
merck.com — “Gas Gangrene: Bacterial Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition” View full resource at merck.com
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Bacterial Infections: Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of gas gangrene. http://bit.ly/bvb7Zm
Gas gangrene and osteomyelitis of the foot in a diabetic patient treated with tea tree oil
intjem.com — “Gas gangrene and osteomyelitis of the foot in a diabetic patient treated with tea tree oil” View full resource at intjem.com
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Gangrene & Osteomyelitis Cited In Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Nursing Home
networkedblogs.com — “Gangrene & Osteomyelitis Cited In Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Nursing Home” View full resource at networkedblogs.com
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Gangrene & Osteomyelitis Cited In Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Nursing Home http://t.co/kWvFeu60
BBC NEWS | UK | Wales | 'Wrong ambulance' gangrene fears
news.bbc.co.uk — “A patient who missed three hospital appointments after problems with ambulances fears gangrene in his foot will spread.” View full resource at news.bbc.co.uk
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'Wrong ambulance' gangrene fears http://bit.ly/1xe4Hq
FDA warns injectable drug can cause gangrene - More health news- msnbc.com
msnbc.msn.com — “The Food and Drug Administration said the makers of promethazine have to warn consumers over the potential risk of tissue injuries including gangrene if the injectable drug is administered incorrectly.” View full resource at msnbc.msn.com
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FDA warns injectable drug can cause gangrene http://bit.ly/J7Ydb
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