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Neonatal Wet Gangrene With Early Auto‐Amputation in a Resource‐Limited Setting With Incomplete Etiologic Workup: A Case Report

2026Open accessAddis Ababa University

Abstract

Neonatal limb gangrene with auto-amputation is rare and often idiopathic. Early recognition, prompt referral, and thorough etiologic workup-despite resource limitations-are critical. Wet gangrene requires broad-spectrum antibiotics, wound care, and timely surgical amputation to preserve growth plates and allow future prosthesis fitting.

Research topics

  • Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
  • Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
  • Wound Healing and Treatments

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DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.72780

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