Soft Tissue Gangrene
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Soft tissue gangrene is a serious condition in which an area of tissue dies, usually due to a lack of blood supply or an advancing infection.
Common symptoms: Marked changes in skin color, severe pain, foul odor, swelling, or loss of sensation in the affected region may appear.
Common causes: It is usually related to circulation problems, injuries, or infections that compromise the blood supply to the tissues.
When to see a doctor? This is a situation that requires prompt attention; at signs of this type it is best to seek medical evaluation quickly. Its management may involve a vascular surgeon, a general surgeon, an angiologist, and an internist, who guide the workup depending on each case.
Data on 736 doctors who treat soft tissue gangrene
Which specialist treats soft tissue gangrene?
Soft-tissue gangrene is an emergency that requires immediate care from a general surgeon; a vascular specialist (angiologist) evaluates blood flow and a critical care specialist may be involved in severe cases. A general practitioner can provide initial care before referral. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in soft tissue gangrene
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Frequently asked questions
What is soft tissue gangrene?
Soft tissue gangrene is a serious condition in which an area of tissue dies, usually due to a lack of blood supply or an advancing infection.
Which doctor treats soft tissue gangrene?
Soft-tissue gangrene is an emergency that requires immediate care from a general surgeon; a vascular specialist (angiologist) evaluates blood flow and a critical care specialist may be involved in severe cases. A general practitioner can provide initial care before referral. Find these specialists.