Gangrene

Alexander Vitin

ISBN 10: 9533073861 / ISBN 13: 9789533073866

Published by Intechopen Aug 2011, 2011

About this Item

This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Gangrene is the term used to describe the necrosis or death of soft tissue due to obstructed circulation, usually followed by decomposition and putrefaction, a serious, potentially fatal complication. The presented book discusses different aspects of this condition, such as etiology, predisposing factors, demography, pathologic anatomy and mechanisms of development, molecular biology, immunology, microbiology and more. A variety of management strategies, including pharmacological treatment options, surgical and non-surgical solutions and auxiliary methods, are also extensively discussed in the book's chapters. The purpose of the book is not only to provide a reader with an updated information on the discussed problem, but also to give an opportunity for expert opinions exchange and experience sharing. The book contains a collection of 13 articles, contributed by experts, who have conducted a research in the selected area, and also possesses a vast experience in practical management of gangrene and necrosis of different locations. 192 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gangrene
• Publisher: Intechopen Aug 2011
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9533073861
• ISBN 13: 9789533073866
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 266W x 185H x 18D millimeters 266 millimeters width by 185 millimeters height by 18 millimeters depth
• Weight: 634 grams

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Synopsis

Gangrene is the term used to describe the necrosis or death of soft tissue due to obstructed circulation, usually followed by decomposition and putrefaction, a serious, potentially fatal complication. The presented book discusses different aspects of this condition, such as etiology, predisposing factors, demography, pathologic anatomy and mechanisms of development, molecular biology, immunology, microbiology and more. A variety of management strategies, including pharmacological treatment options, surgical and non-surgical solutions and auxiliary methods, are also extensively discussed in the book's chapters. The purpose of the book is not only to provide a reader with an updated information on the discussed problem, but also to give an opportunity for expert opinions exchange and experience sharing. The book contains a collection of 13 articles, contributed by experts, who have conducted a research in the selected area, and also possesses a vast experience in practical management of gangrene and necrosis of different locations.