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Gangrene (cont.)

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The wound is cleared of dead tissue (debrided) to allow healing and to prevent the spread of infection to surrounding areas.

If the infection cannot be controlled with debridement and administration of antibiotics, amputation of the affected part becomes necessary to prevent further deterioration.

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