Open AccessSymmetrical peripheral gangrene: A rare clinical entity
Author(s) -
Macheka Kudzai T.,
Masamha Tasimbanashe,
Mungani Hopewell,
Kumirayi Linda
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3300
Subject(s) - medicine , debridement (dental) , skin grafting , gangrene , surgery , peripheral , intensive care medicine
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.