Gangrene is a type of tissue death which occurs due to loss of blood supply. This may affect any part of the body but usually affects the peripheral extremities like feet, toes, fingers, hands, penis ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: I have heard that a stubbed toe can lead to gangrene in some individuals. Is that true? What are the signs of gangrene, and how can it be avoided? A: Gangrene, which refers to tissue ...

I’ve heard that a stubbed toe can lead to gangrene. Is that true? What are the signs of gangrene, and how can it be avoided? Gangrene, which refers to tissue death caused by a severe shortage of blood ...

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Gangrene is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that can affect diabetic patients. It is a result of poor blood flow and nerve damage, making it difficult for the body to fight off ...

The appearance of extensive soft-tissue gas after trauma is often interpreted as a sign of gas gangrene. Three patients with minor finger wounds were referred for treatment of gas gangrene because ...

The crystal and molecular structure of the Clostridium perfringens α-toxin crowns over a century-long research into the mechanisms of pathogenesis of gas gangrene. The structure reveals a two-domain ...