Citation

Beer E, Musiani R. Toxicon 1998; 36(5): 729-733.

Affiliation

Surgical Department, Ospedale Civile, Leighorn, Italy.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9655633

Abstract

A case of Vipera aspis bite followed by severe envenomation, shock, neurotoxic symptoms, myoglobinuria and coagulation disorders with thrombosis of the iliac vessels and intestinal infarction is described. A right hemicolectomy had to be performed. Treatment is described in detail. European adder bites may cause, although uncommonly, severe envenoming with unusual symptoms. The attending doctor must be prepared to face unusual diagnostic and therapeutic problems.

Language: en