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Symmetrical peripheral gangrene: A rare clinical entity

Symmetrical peripheral gangrene (SPG) may present initially with septicemia. Prompt identification and management of the underlying cause of SPG is central for the best outcome. Good management incorporates delaying early surgical intervention, suitable antibiotic therapy, judicious debridement, and...

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Autores principales: Macheka, Kudzai T., Masamha, Tasimbanashe, Mungani, Hopewell, Kumirayi, Linda
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7752447/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33363850
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.3300
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Sumario:Symmetrical peripheral gangrene (SPG) may present initially with septicemia. Prompt identification and management of the underlying cause of SPG is central for the best outcome. Good management incorporates delaying early surgical intervention, suitable antibiotic therapy, judicious debridement, and skin grafting.