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Sea urchin injuries: a review and clinical approach algorithm
Ziv Schwartz1,2, Marc Cohen2, Shari R Lipner1
1Department of Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment
|July 2, 2019
Summary
Sea urchin injuries require prompt medical attention to prevent complications. Immediate hot water soaks and physician-led spine extraction, guided by imaging, are crucial for managing these marine injuries and avoiding long-term issues.
Area of Science:
- Marine toxicology
- Dermatology
- Emergency medicine
Background:
- Sea urchin injuries (SUIs) are common marine traumas.
- Lack of established guidelines complicates SUIs management.
- Complications depend on injury extent, location, and treatment delay.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the English literature on sea urchin injuries.
- To propose an evidence-based algorithm for SUI management.
- To prevent long-term morbidity associated with SUIs.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive review of English literature on SUIs.
- Analysis of factors influencing SUI complications.
- Development of a clinical management algorithm.
Main Results:
- Superficial spines can cause granulomatous inflammation.
- Deeply retained spines may lead to arthritis and tenosynovitis.
- Hot water soaks inactivate inflammatory compounds; physician extraction is recommended.
Conclusions:
- Timely management of SUIs is essential to prevent morbidity.
- Hot water soaks and prompt spine removal are critical initial steps.
- Imaging aids in risk stratification and guides surgical extraction techniques.
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