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 Vol. 29; no. 2; pp. 121 - 124
Main Authors:	Dakouré, P W H, Béogo, R, Barro, D, Somé, D A, Cessouma, R, Kambou, T
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	French
Published:	France 01-04-2010
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 Burkina Faso
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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.
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ISSN:	1769-6666
DOI:	10.1016/j.main.2010.02.004