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Naglaa M Kamal1, Ubaid U Khan, Shazia J Mirza
1Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt. E-mail. nagla.kamal@kasralainy.edu.eg.
Abstract:
Toe tourniquet syndrome refers to external, mechanical, circumferential constriction of the toes. We report a series of 4 infants with toe tourniquet syndrome from Saudi Arabia who presented during wintertime with very similar symptoms (approximately 48 hours of inconsolable crying and irritability), similar involved region (toes), and similar constricting agent (hairs). Immediate removal of the hair fibers was carried out in all patients, fortunately followed by fast healing with no signs of tissue necrosis. The prompt diagnosis and treatment of the condition were vital in attaining the good outcome and preventing ischemic complications.
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