Intrauterine ischemia of the right upper limb and hemiface: a case report

A case of ischemic gangrene of the right upper limb and hemiface noticed at birth is reported. It was a male baby born at term vaginally from a non diabetic mother. He was allowed in the surgical emergencies, 24 hours after the birth. The injuries were irreversible and required an arm amputation and...

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Published in:Chirurgie de la main 2010-04, Vol.29 (2), p.121-124
Main Authors: Dakouré, P W H, Béogo, R, Barro, D, Somé, D A, Cessouma, R, Kambou, T
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Amputation
Arm - blood supply
Burkina Faso
Debridement
Face - blood supply
Fetal Diseases - diagnosis
Fetal Diseases - etiology
Fetal Diseases - surgery
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Ischemia - diagnosis
Ischemia - etiology
Ischemia - surgery
Male
Necrosis
Rare Diseases
Severity of Illness Index
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Summary:A case of ischemic gangrene of the right upper limb and hemiface noticed at birth is reported. It was a male baby born at term vaginally from a non diabetic mother. He was allowed in the surgical emergencies, 24 hours after the birth. The injuries were irreversible and required an arm amputation and a debridement of necrotic areas of the hemiface. The authors discuss the aetiology, the clinical features and the management of this rare condition.
ISSN:1769-6666
DOI:10.1016/j.main.2010.02.004