Clostridial myonecrosis.
The best treatment for gas gangrene is prevention by following the principles of thorough debridement, immediate effective parenteral antibiotic therapy, and delayed closure of open fractures.
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D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D005738:Gas Gangrene / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D009132:Muscles / Q000473:pathology*; D009336:Necrosis; D012307:Risk Factors