Toe tourniquet syndrome
Saudi Medical Journal. 2014; 35 (8): 865-867
in English
| IMEMR
| ID: emr-148876
ABSTRACT
Toe tourniquet syndrome refers to external, mechanical, circumferential constriction of the toes. We report a series of 4 infants with toe tourniquet syndrome from Saudi Arabia who presented during wintertime with very similar symptoms [approximately 48 hours of inconsolable crying and irritability], similar involved region [toes], and similar constricting agent [hairs]. Immediate removal of the hair fibers was carried out in all patients, fortunately followed by fast healing with no signs of tissue necrosis. The prompt diagnosis and treatment of the condition were vital in attaining the good outcome and preventing ischemic complications
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Syndrome
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Toes
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Ischemia
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Saudi Med. J.
Year:
2014
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