Open AccessThe effect of topical nitroglycerin on symmetrical peripheral gangrene in a pediatric patient
Author(s) -
Alfraij Abdulla,
Elseadawy Mohammad,
Alghounaim Mohammad
Publication year - 2021
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/ccr3.4213
Subject(s) - medicine , nitroglycerin (drug) , gangrene , peripheral , anesthesia , intensive care medicine , surgery
Symmetrical peripheral gangrene is a rare condition associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The use of topical nitroglycerin may have a role in improving patient outcomes and opens a new area for future research regarding the use of topical nitroglycerin in SPG.