Compartment Syndrome following Bothrops Snakebite Leads to Decompressive Fasciotomies

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2019

Authors

Valente Aguiar, MS (Author) Other; da Costa e Silva, BGDE (Author) Other; Teresa Magalhães (Author) FMUP; Ricardo Jorge Dinis Oliveira (Author) FMUP

Journal

The Journal is awaiting validation by the Administrative Services.

Title: CASE REPORTS IN MEDICINE

Vol. 2019

Pages: 1-4

ISSN: 1687-9627

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Authenticus ID: P-00Q-BTE

DOI: 10.1155/2019/6324569

Abstract (EN): Snakebite envenoming is a neglected tropical disease with relevant morbidity and mortality. In this report, we illustrate the clinical course of a suspected Bothrops snakebite envenoming of a patient that evidenced severe pain, edema, pallor, regional lymphadenopathy, ecchymosis, myonecrosis, and bullous erythema in the right lower limb, specially around the fang marks. The clinical course progressed to compartment syndrome followed with decompressive fasciotomies to reduce pressure within the affected compartment.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 4