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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
Evaluation of patients with ischemic gangrene is more focused on targeting the risk factors which include hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and renal failure. Laboratory tests to deal with these risk factors are usually requested for ischemic gangrene. Wet gangrene and gas gangrene are assessed with the help of cultures.[1] [2]
Laboratory Findings
Evaluation of patients with ischemic gangrene is more focused on targeting the risk factors which include hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and renal failure. Laboratory tests to deal with these risk factors are usually requested for ischemic gangrene. Wet gangrene and gas gangrene are assessed with the help of cultures.[1] [2] Table 1 summarizes the types of gangrene and the laboratory tests needed for each type.
| Type of Gangrene | Laboratory Tests Needed |
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| Dry Gangrene | Ankle-Brachial Index |
| Wet Gangrene | Gram Stain, wound culture |
| Gas Gangrene | Gram Stain, wound culture |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Elsayed S, Clavijo LC (2015). "Critical limb ischemia". Cardiol Clin. 33 (1): 37–47. doi:10.1016/j.ccl.2014.09.008. PMID 25439329.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Conte MS, Bradbury AW, Kolh P, White JV, Dick F, Fitridge R; et al. (2019). "Global vascular guidelines on the management of chronic limb-threatening ischemia". J Vasc Surg. 69 (6S): 3S–125S.e40. doi:10.1016/j.jvs.2019.02.016. PMC 8365864 Check
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