Gangrene Current Concepts and Management Options
Gangrene is the term used to describe the necrosis or death of soft tissue due to obstructed circulation, usually followed by decomposition and putrefaction, a serious, potentially fatal complication. The presented book discusses different aspects of this condition, such as etiology, predisposing fa...
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| Formato: | Electrónico Capítulo de libro |
| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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IntechOpen
2011
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| Acceso en línea: | DOAB: download the publication DOAB: description of the publication |
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| Sumario: | Gangrene is the term used to describe the necrosis or death of soft tissue due to obstructed circulation, usually followed by decomposition and putrefaction, a serious, potentially fatal complication. The presented book discusses different aspects of this condition, such as etiology, predisposing factors, demography, pathologic anatomy and mechanisms of development, molecular biology, immunology, microbiology and more. A variety of management strategies, including pharmacological treatment options, surgical and non-surgical solutions and auxiliary methods, are also extensively discussed in the book's chapters. The purpose of the book is not only to provide a reader with an updated information on the discussed problem, but also to give an opportunity for expert opinions exchange and experience sharing. The book contains a collection of 13 articles, contributed by experts, who have conducted a research in the selected area, and also possesses a vast experience in practical management of gangrene and necrosis of different locations. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 electronic resource (192 p.) |
| ISBN: | 887 9789533073866 9789535164647 |
| Acceso: | Open Access |