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Determining the timing and extent of amputation in symmetrical peripheral gangrene: a report of three cases from Korea
Maria Florencia Deslivia, Hyun-Joo Lee, In-Ho Jeon, Hemanshu Kochhar, Hyo-Jin Kim, Poong-Taek Kim
Ewha Med J 2025;48(1):e77.   Published online January 31, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12771/emj.2024.e77

Symmetrical peripheral gangrene is a severe condition marked by symmetric acral necrosis without obstruction of the major blood vessels. This case report examines the critical decisions involved in choosing between early and delayed amputation, as well as determining the extent of the necessary amputation. We present three cases: one involving antiphospholipid syndrome, another with disseminated intravascular coagulation, and a third associated with diabetes mellitus. All three cases ultimately required amputation due to symmetrical peripheral gangrene. In the first two cases, amputation was delayed, which is typically advantageous as it allows for the clear demarcation of necrotic tissue. However, in the third case, where infection was evident, immediate amputation was necessary despite the patient's overall poor health.

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