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B Sadananda Naik¹

¹Alva's Health Centre, Moodabidri, Karnataka, India.

Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine : Peer-Reviewed, Official Publication of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine

|May 9, 2019

Summary

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A snake tooth lodged in a finger is a rare occurrence requiring prompt medical attention. This case highlights the importance of thorough examination and appropriate management for foreign body retrieval.

Keywords:

Envenomation Non-venomous snakes Retained snake tooth

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Emergency Medicine
Toxicology
Ophthalmology

Background:

Foreign body injuries in the hand can lead to complications.
Snake envenomation requires specific diagnostic and management protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a unique case of a snake tooth foreign body in a finger.
To discuss the diagnostic and management challenges associated with such injuries.

Main Methods:

Case report presentation.
Clinical examination and imaging (if applicable).
Surgical removal of the foreign body.

Main Results:

A snake tooth was successfully identified and removed from the finger.
No immediate complications were noted post-removal.

Conclusions:

Foreign bodies, even small ones like snake teeth, necessitate careful evaluation.
Prompt and complete removal is crucial to prevent infection and other adverse outcomes.