Gangrene "is the term used to describe the decay or death of an organ or tissue caused by a lack of blood supply."[1]

Debridement of the dead tissue appears to be the most common treatment for gangrene.[2]

Gangrene of the foreskin is a recognized medical indication for amputation of the foreskin by circumcision.

  Wikipedia article: Gangrene

References

  1.   Gangrene, The Free Dictionary by Farley. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
  2.   Anonymous. Gangrene, Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved 13 December 2025.