My father is suffering form large scale cellutlitis. The wound hasn't recovered on the leg for 50 days. What do you recommend?

We can't amputate due to his poor medical condition. The instructions we are being given are from a cardiologist. What do you recommend?

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Vascular Institute of Chattanooga

Published on Jun 29, 2018

Cellulitis is typically treated with antibiotic. If it fails to respond, always follow up with your provider.

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Answered by Vascular Institute of Chattanooga

Cellulitis is typically treated with antibiotic. If it fails to respond, always follow up with your provider.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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