Gangrene
Gangrene Treatment
Gangrene requires urgent evaluation and treatment. In general, dead tissue should be removed to allow healing and prevent further infection. Depending on the area affected, the condition of the patient, and the cause of the gangrene, treatment may include:
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An emergency operation to explore or remove dead tissue
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Amputating the affected body part
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Repeated operations to remove dead tissue (debridement)
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An operation to improve blood supply to the area
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Antibiotics
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Treatment in the intensive care unit (for severely ill patients)
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