Neonatal Extremity Compartment Syndrome: A Rare Diagnosis Requiring Prompt Recognition
Neonatal extremity compartment syndrome is an extremely rare diagnosis. Risk factors that predispose infants to a hypercoagulable state or trauma have been implicated, but the exact mechanisms remain poorly understood. The hallmark of the condition is extremity swelling with sentinel skin changes. W...
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Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.,
2020-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Neonatal extremity compartment syndrome is an extremely rare diagnosis. Risk factors that predispose infants to a hypercoagulable state or trauma have been implicated, but the exact mechanisms remain poorly understood. The hallmark of the condition is extremity swelling with sentinel skin changes. We report a case of upper extremity compartment syndrome from initial presentation until 3 months after discharge and discuss the importance of prompt diagnosis and timely surgical evaluation. |
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| Item Description: | 2157-6998 2157-7005 10.1055/s-0040-1721654 |