Gangrene epidemiology and demographics

Gangrene Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Gangrene from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
X Ray
CT
MRI
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Gangrene epidemiology and demographics On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Gangrene epidemiology and demographics All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Gangrene epidemiology and demographics
CDC on Gangrene epidemiology and demographics
Gangrene epidemiology and demographics in the news
Blogs on Gangrene epidemiology and demographics
Directions to Hospitals Treating Gangrene
Risk calculators and risk factors for Gangrene epidemiology and demographics

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

Ischemic or dry gangrene is commonly associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD). The most advanced stage of PAD is critical limb ischemia/ chronic limb-threatening ischemia, and it has an incidence rate of 1% in the United States. Gas gangrene is a rare condition, with an annual record of 1000 cases in the United States, 50% of which are due to traumatic injuries, 30% due to post-operative complications, and the rest is due to infections.