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Is there a cure for dry gangrene for an elderly, very sick hospital patient?

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Dr. Pedro Hernandez answered

Specializes in Geriatrics

No good tx.: When the patient is not a candidate for any revascularization ( bypass, stents, endarterectomy' etc.) the only treatment left is amputation of the affected area. Hyperbaric oxygen may delay the process. Leeches may improve the microscopic circulation up to a point

Dr Khanna and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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