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Compartmental syndrome due to viper bite.

A Vigasio1, B Battiston, G De Filippo

  • 1Orthopaedic Department, University Medical School, Brescia, Italy.

Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

A young girl developed compartment syndrome after a viper bite, a rare complication. Prompt surgical fasciotomies led to full recovery, highlighting the importance of timely intervention for snakebite victims.

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Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Musculoskeletal Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Snakebites, particularly from vipers, can lead to severe complications.
  • Compartment syndrome is a rare but serious consequence of venomous snakebites.

Observation:

  • A pediatric case of a viper bite resulting in delayed compartment syndrome of intrinsic hand muscles is presented.
  • Symptoms manifested over 24 hours post-envenomation.

Findings:

  • Surgical intervention with multiple dorsal and volar fasciotomies effectively treated the compartment syndrome.
  • Complete recovery (restitutio ad integrum) was achieved following the fasciotomies.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the potential for delayed compartment syndrome in viper envenomation.

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