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I need a specific yes or no have you ever first hand seen organ necrosis from any cold injury?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: the cold doesn't get inside to the organs. Its all been external skin/limb necrosis from cold.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 10/24/2015

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