Gangrene
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Article Last Updated:21/03/2026
| Type | Mechanism | Key causes | Clinical features |
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| Dry gangrene | Chronic ischaemia → necrosis with NO infection |
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| Wet gangrene | Ischaemia + secondary bacterial infection |
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| Gas gangrene | Clostridial toxin-mediated muscle necrosis with gas production
Most common: Clostridium perfringes |
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