Gangrene #Types of gangrene

Gangrene #Types of gangrene

1. GANGRENE TYPES OF GANGRENE

2. GANGRENE Necrosis of tissue with superadded putrefaction is known as Gangrene. There are 2 main forms of gangrene :- 1) Dry Gangrene and 2) Wet Gangrene, Gas gangrene is a variant of wet gangrene .

3. DRY GANGRENE Dry gangrene begins in the distal part of a limb due to ischaemia . Where the blood supply is inadequate to keep tissue viable. Example : Dry gangrene in the toes and feet of an old patient due to arteriosclerosis.

4. DRY GANGRENE OF 4 th TOE

5. WET GANGRENE Wet Gangrene occurs in naturally moist tissues and organs such as the mouth, bowel, lung, cervix, vulva etc. Example : Bed sores occurring in a bed-ridden patient due to pressure on sites like the sacrum, buttocks and heels.

6. WET GANGRENE : Bed sores occurring in a bed-ridden patient

7. GAS GANGRENE It is a form of wet gangrene caused by gas forming clostridia (gram-positive anaerobic bacteria) in this necrosis affected area is swollen, oedematous , painful due to accumulation of gas bubbles within the tissues. Later, foul smell comes from affected tissue and its becomes dark black. Gas forming clostridia gain entry into the tissues through open contaminated wounds.

8. GAS GANGRENE OF INTESTINE

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