Hallux amputation after a freshwater stingray injury in the Brazilian Amazon
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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49(3): 389-392, tab, graf
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-785792
ABSTRACT
Abstract Freshwater stingray injuries are a common problem in the Brazilian Amazon, affecting mostly riverine and indigenous populations. These injuries cause severe local and regional pain, swelling and erythema, as well as complications, such as local necrosis and bacterial infection. Herein, we report a case of bacterial infection and hallux necrosis, after a freshwater stingray injury in the Brazilian Amazon, which eventually required amputation. Different antimicrobial regimens were administered at different stages of the disease; however, avoiding amputation through effective treatment was not achieved.
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Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Bites and Stings
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Skates, Fish
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Hallux
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Amputation, Surgical
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Fundação de Medicina Tropical Dr. Heitor Vieira Dourado/BR
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