Citation

Hall EL. Ann. Emerg. Med. 2001; 37(2): 175-180.

Affiliation

South Georgia Surgical Associates, PC, Thomasville, GA 31799-0520, USA. sgsa@rose.net

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, American College of Emergency Physicians, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1067/mem.2001.113373

PMID

11174236

Abstract

Crotaline venoms produce various toxic effects. Although these are most commonly treated with specific antivenoms, surgical management of snakebite has also been practiced for many years. Surgical approaches to pit viper envenomation include incision or excision of the bite site, fasciotomy, and digit dermotomy. The evidence regarding each of these procedures is sparse; however, incision or excision of the bite site are difficult to advocate. Fasciotomy and digit dermotomy may be appropriate in carefully selected patients.

Language: en