Obviating surgical amputation of diabetic gangrene through homoeopathy – A case report
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چکیده
Introduction: Gangrene is defined as the decay or death of an organ tissue due to a compromised blood supply. It perilous and fatal condition occurring most commonly diabetes. In general, people with diabetes have significantly increased risk lower extremity gangrene leading amputation.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['0974-7168', '2320-7094']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53945/2320-7094.1163