Upper limb compartment syndrome after an adder bite: a case report.
- Author:
Mohamed Faouzi HAMDI
1
;
Sayed BACCARI
;
Mehdi DAGHFOUS
;
Lamjed TARHOUNI
Author Information
1. Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital of Fattouma Bourguiba University, Monastir, Tunisia. hamdi.medfaouzi@yahoo.fr
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Adult;
Animals;
Compartment Syndromes;
etiology;
Humans;
Male;
Snake Bites;
complications;
Upper Extremity;
Viperidae
- From:
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
2010;13(2):117-119
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Compartment syndrome after an adder bite is extremely rare, whose effects are only secondary to the cytotoxic and hemorrhagic effects of venom. Here we reported a case of compartment syndrome in the upper limb following an adder bite in the thenar eminence. Elevated compartment pressure was documented and immediate surgical fasciotomy was practiced. The patient achieved complete recovery with a good functional result. We discussed the controversies on fasciotomy and non-invasive measures in such a situation, and recommended intracompartmental pressure monitoring during the management of compartment syndrome following adder bites.
