- 192 pages
- English
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About This Book
Gangrene is the term used to describe the necrosis or death of soft tissue due to obstructed circulation, usually followed by decomposition and putrefaction, a serious, potentially fatal complication. The presented book discusses different aspects of this condition, such as etiology, predisposing factors, demography, pathologic anatomy and mechanisms of development, molecular biology, immunology, microbiology and more. A variety of management strategies, including pharmacological treatment options, surgical and non-surgical solutions and auxiliary methods, are also extensively discussed in the book's chapters. The purpose of the book is not only to provide a reader with an updated information on the discussed problem, but also to give an opportunity for expert opinions exchange and experience sharing. The book contains a collection of 13 articles, contributed by experts, who have conducted a research in the selected area, and also possesses a vast experience in practical management of gangrene and necrosis of different locations.
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Table of contents
- Gangrene - Current Concepts and Management Options
- Contents
- Preface
- Part 1 Fournierâs Gangrene: Current Concepts and Treatment Options
- Part 2 Intestinal Ischemia and Bowel Gangrene
- Part 3 Diabetic Foot, Gangrenous Lung Disease and HIV-Induced Gangrene
- Part 4 Necrosis and Gangrene: Current Management Options