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20 de mai. de 2024 · gangrene, localized death of animal soft tissue, caused by prolonged interruption of the blood supply that may result from injury or infection. Diseases in which gangrene is prone to occur include arteriosclerosis, diabetes, Raynaud’s disease, thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger’s disease), and typhus.
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2 de mai. de 2024 · While necrotizing fasciitis can affect any part of the body, 50% of cases involve the lower extremities. Other common areas include the upper extremities, the perineum ( Fournier gangrene ), and the head and neck region 4,12. In neonates, the most common area involved is the trunk 15.
20 de mai. de 2024 · Join us as we explore the three main types: dry, moist, and gas gangrene, each with its distinct characteristics and causes. From the slow blockage of blood vessels to rapid bacterial growth ...
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6 de mai. de 2024 · Gangrene is a condition that happens when tissue dies. Gangrene may be caused by conditions that stop blood flow, or a bacterial infection. Blood flow to tissues may be stopped by a blood clot or narrowed blood vessels.
16 de mai. de 2024 · Fournier gangrene, a rare but potentially life-threatening condition, is a rapidly progressing and aggressive form of necrotizing fasciitis that affects the genital, perineal, and perianal regions. Named after the French surgeon Jean-Alfred Fournier, who first described the condition in 1883 [ 1 ].
Há 1 dia · Necrotising fasciitis is a severe bacterial soft tissue infection marked by edema and necrosis of subcutaneous tissues with involvement of adjacent fascia and by painful red swollen skin over affected areas. may resemble cellulitis initially but is often rapidly progressive. commonly known as ‘flesh-eating disease’.
2 de mai. de 2024 · Fournier's gangrene is an aggressive necrotizing fasciitis that primarily involves the perianal area and external genitalia. A previously healthy 38-year-old man presented with a left perianal abscess.
