Gangrene physical examination

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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

Patients with gangrene may have varying presentations depending on the type of gangrene they have.

Physical Examination

Patients with gangrene may have varying presentations depending on the type of gangrene they have.


General Appearance

Vitals

Blood Pressure

Low blood pressure is seen.

Extremities

Dry Gangrene

The affected part is dry, shrunken and dark black, resembling mummified flesh.

(Images courtesy of Charlie Goldberg, M.D., UCSD School of Medicine and VA Medical Center, San Diego, CA)

Wet Gangrene

The affected part is edematous, soft, putrid, rotten and dark.

Gas Gangrene

Gas gangrene can cause necrosis and gas production.

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