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Results 1 - 10 of 38 for gangrenous
  1. Gas gangrene 
    Gas gangrene is a potentially deadly form of tissue death ( gangrene ). ... Gas gangrene is most often caused by bacteria called Clostridium perfringens. It also can be caused by group A ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000620.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Necrotizing soft tissue infection 
    Necrotizing soft tissue infection is a rare but very severe type of bacterial infection. It can destroy the muscles, skin, and underlying ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001443.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Gangrene 
    Gangrene is the death of tissue in part of the body. ... Gangrene happens when a body part loses its blood supply. This may happen from injury, an infection, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007218.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Gas gangrene (image) 
    Gas gangrene is a severe form of gangrene (tissue death) caused by the bacterium Clostridium perfringens. Patients with underlying ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17188.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Gas gangrene (image) 
    Gas gangrene is a severe form of gangrene (tissue death) caused by the bacterium Clostridium perfringens. It generally occurs at a wound or surgical site, causing painful swelling and destruction of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17190.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Gangrene (image) 
    Gangrene is the death of tissue in part of the body. Gangrene can occur when a body part loses its ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19855.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Noma 
    Noma is a type of gangrene that destroys mucous membranes of the mouth and other tissues. It occurs in malnourished children in areas where sanitation and cleanliness ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001342.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Intestinal obstruction (pediatric) - series (image) 
    ... itself, thus causing swelling, obstruction, and eventually intestinal gangrene. ... necessary IMMEDIATELY to prevent complications such as obstruction, gangrenous bowel and peritonitis.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100165_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Frostbite 
    ... area thaws Very severe frostbite may cause: Blisters Gangrene (blackened, dead tissue) Damage to tendons, muscles, nerves, ... affected the blood vessels, the damage is permanent. Gangrene may occur. This may require removal of the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000057.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Intestinal obstruction and Ileus 
    ... intestine, it may cause infection and tissue death (gangrene). Risks for tissue death are related to the ... present. Hernias, volvulus, and intussusception carry a higher gangrene risk. In a newborn, paralytic ileus that destroys ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000260.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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