"Persisting Tourniquet" Vasculopathy

Siu et al report an unusual case of vascular dysautonomia characterized by persisting and recurring cyanosis following tourniquet application in a 36-day-old male infant with coarctation of the aorta.

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Published in:Clinical pediatrics 1999-09, Vol.38 (9), p.551-552
Main Authors: Siu, Benjamin L., Vick, Giles W., Vargo, Thomas A., Bricker, J. Timothy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aortic Coarctation - diagnosis
Aortic Coarctation - surgery
Arm - blood supply
Babies
Biological and medical sciences
Blood and lymphatic vessels
Cardiology. Vascular system
Cyanosis - etiology
Diseases of the peripheral vessels. Diseases of the vena cava. Miscellaneous
Health care
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Male
Medical disorders
Medical sciences
Respiration, Artificial
Tourniquets - adverse effects
Treatment Outcome
Virus Diseases - therapy
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Summary:Siu et al report an unusual case of vascular dysautonomia characterized by persisting and recurring cyanosis following tourniquet application in a 36-day-old male infant with coarctation of the aorta.
ISSN:0009-9228
1938-2707
DOI:10.1177/000992289903800911