🖍 Gangrene is a critical condition that arises when body tissue dies due to insufficient blood flow, infection, or injury, which can result in decay and potentially serious complications throughout the body.

Gangrene can be described as either dry or wet.

🖊 Dry gangrene is characterized by a hard, dry texture, usually occurring in the distal aspects of toes and fingers, often with a clear demarcation between viable and black, necrotic tissue. This form of gangrene is common in patients with PAD.

🖊 Wet gangrene is characterized by its moist appearance, gross swelling, and blistering. Wet gangrene represents a surgical emergency, and appropriate consultation should be made when identified.