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Dry gangrene-Left leg toe
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Can anyone tell me which specialist should I consult for dry gangrene in toe due to trauma and diabetes?
Also , is amputation required to treat the gangrene in toe?
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Need vascular asessment
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Visit vascular surgeon
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Dr. T. Karthik
General Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Chirala
Amputation is needed. 1st must check blood flow to that area by doing Doppler, then must check sugar levels, creatine, 2D echo.
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must go to near by hospital where general surgeon or vascular surgeon available
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Dr. Mohammed Jameel Ahmed
General Surgeon
25 yrs exp
Nagpur
It needs evaluation of arterial system
Amputation will prevent further infection
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visit a surgeon
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