traumatic gangrene
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traumatic gangrene
Etymology: Gk, trauma, wound, gaggraina
gangrene that follows a severe injury resulting in damage to blood vessels.
traumatic gangrene
An older term for gangrene that arises in an extremity with a compromised vascular supply.traumatic gangrene
Tissue death caused by serious injuries, e.g., compartment syndrome or crush injury.
See also: gangrene