What is Necrosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Gangrene Necrosis
Gangrene necrosis, or gangrene for short, is one of the more unpleasant types of necrosis to affect people. It can be broken down into three main types: dry gangrene, wet gangrene, and gas gangrene. It is typically caused by a lack of blood flow to the area, while it can also occur as a result of serious infections.
It usually occurs in the extremities but it can affect the rest of the body as well. Gangrene can spread rapidly and can also infect the patient’s blood stream. Thus, it is a potentially very serious condition and should be treated as soon as the condition is identified.
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