Citation

Kouassi KJ, M'bra KI, Sery BJ, Yao LB, Krah KL, Lohourou GF, Kouassi AA, Traore I, Asséré YA, Kodo M. Arch. Pediatr. 2017; 24(4): 350-352.

Vernacular Title

Amputation de membre secondaire à une morsure de vipère.

Affiliation

Service d'orthopédie-traumatologie, CHU Bouaké, 1, avenue de l'Hôpital Bouake, 1174 Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.arcped.2016.12.013

PMID

28259507

Abstract

Amputation of a limb is a serious consequence of snakebite poisoning. It is caused by the toxicity of the venom and often the use of a tourniquet in some patients, which can lead to limb ischemia. Management of the victim aims to ensure survival and preserve the function of the bitten limb. Antivenom immunotherapy is the only specific treatment for ophidian envenomation. It is indicated in cases of general symptoms and signs related to the bite, but also if local damage could lead to the loss of limb function. The authors report on a case of snakebite that led to amputation at the thigh.

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Language: fr