diabetic gangrene, would amputation say life?

esker · Newbie Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 15

Will amputation save life someone with diabetic gangrene? I read about it and I became very worried. My husband is diabetic from recently. What can you tell me about diabetic gangrene?

marcelia · Silver Member Joined: 11 Jul 2000 Posts: 245

Gangrene is necrosis and subsequent decay of body tissues caused by infection, thrombosis or lack of blood flow. It is usually the result of critically insufficient blood supply and treatment is usually surgical debridement and excision with amputation necessary in many cases. So, I would say that amputation will save life someone with diabetic gangrene. Meds alone are not effective here.

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