Loxoscelismo cutáneo: revisión narrativa de un problema actual / Cutaneous loxoscelism: narrative review of a current problem
Rev. méd. Maule
;
28(2): 82-87, dic. 2012. ilus, tab
Artículo
en Español
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| ID: lil-679621
ABSTRACT
The endemic presence of Loxosceles laeta species in Chile determines a constant validity of loxoscelism in clinical practice. Among their clinical scope, cutaneous loxoscelismis the most common presentation and it usually requires surgical management. The objective of this article is to review basic knowledge, epidemiologic data, clinical and therapeutic knowledge and advances in this disease based on the available evidence. Evidence does not support the routinary use of any pharmacological agent in cutaneous loxoscelism. General therapeutic measures, adequate analgesia, the delimitation of thedermonecrotic area and in cases if needed a conservative surgical approach are recommended. The use of antibiotics should be restricted to cases of concomitant infection. Emphasis should be on prevention of these injuries, stressing the importance of early consultation in the emergency service, and monitoring for signs and symptoms of the systemic compromise. A conservative surgical approach minimizes unnecessary morbidity.
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Asunto principal:
Picaduras de Arañas
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Enfermedades de la Piel
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Límite:
Adulto
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Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Español
Revista:
Rev. méd. Maule
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Chile
Institución/País de afiliación:
Hospital Regional de Talca/CL
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Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile/CL
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