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Gangrene secondary prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Edzel Lorraine Co, D.M.D., M.D.

Overview

Overview

Early diagnosis and prompt medical and surgical treatment of gangrene are needed to prevent the rapid progression and worsening of the disease.

Secondary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

References

References

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