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What is the average life expectancy for someone with untreated dry gangrene?
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Depends: Dry gangrene is a reflection of artheriosclerosis, this entity involves the vessels of the body including heart and brain. A major cardiac event or a stroke usually is seen. This will shorten life expectancy
Answered 8/27/2018
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