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10. Treatments

The rule of thumb for dealing with necrosis is to treat the underlying cause of the disease -- this will improve the prognosis. Antioxidants help counteract damage to membranes and proteins and debridement, surgical or non-surgical tissue removal, is a standard treatment. There are times when more radical treatments are necessary. Maggot therapy, specifically Lucilia sericata, is such an option. Maggots consume necrotic tissue and infection, stimulating the healing process. Additionally, studies show hyperbaric oxygen treatment is effective against some forms. In the most severe cases, patients may require complete removal of the limb or organ.

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