TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1998//
TI  - A case of intestinal infarction following Vipera aspis bite
JO  - Toxicon: Journal of the International Society on Toxinology
A1  - Beer, E.
A1  - Musiani, R.
SP  - 729
EP  - 733
VL  - 36
IS  - 5
N2  - 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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0041-0101
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -