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Hypernatremic dehydration complicated by peripheral gangrene in infancy.

I Amitai, K Goder, N Husseini

    Israel Journal of Medical Sciences
    |June 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Peripheral gangrene in infants can be linked to hypernatremic dehydration (HD). This condition, characterized by high blood sodium and dehydration, may cause poor circulation leading to limb complications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Neonatology
    • Vascular Medicine

    Background:

    • Hypernatremic dehydration (HD) is a serious condition in infants characterized by elevated serum sodium levels and significant fluid loss.
    • Peripheral gangrene, a severe complication affecting extremities, has been rarely associated with HD in pediatric cases.

    Observation:

    • The study describes two infants presenting with hypernatremic dehydration and subsequent peripheral gangrene.
    • A literature review identified ten additional infant cases with this combined clinical presentation.

    Findings:

    • The co-occurrence of hypernatremic dehydration and peripheral gangrene in infants suggests a potential link.
    • Pathophysiologically, hyperviscosity and hypoperfusion associated with HD can impair microcirculation, potentially leading to ischemic injury and gangrene.

    Implications:

    • The association between peripheral gangrene and hypernatremic dehydration may be underestimated in clinical practice.
    • Increased awareness and early recognition of this complication are crucial for timely intervention and improved outcomes in affected infants.

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