Upper limb compartment syndrome after an adder bite: a case report / 中华创伤杂志(英文版)
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
;
(6): 117-119, 2010.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-272936
ABSTRACT
Compartment syndrome after an adder bite is extremely rare, whose effects are only secondary to the cytotoxic and hemorrhagic effects of venom. Here we reported a case of compartment syndrome in the upper limb following an adder bite in the thenar eminence. Elevated compartment pressure was documented and immediate surgical fasciotomy was practiced. The patient achieved complete recovery with a good functional result. We discussed the controversies on fasciotomy and non-invasive measures in such a situation, and recommended intracompartmental pressure monitoring during the management of compartment syndrome following adder bites.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Snake Bites
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Viperidae
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Compartment Syndromes
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Upper Extremity
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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