Title of article :
Snake-Bite Gangrene in Children: A Report of Two Cases
Author/Authors :
Abbas, A. D. University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital - Department of Orthopaedics, Nigeria , Abubakar, A. M. University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital - Trauma Department of Surgery (Paediatric Surgery Unit), Nigeria , Tahir, C. University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital - Department of Surgery (Plastic/Reconstructive Unit), Nigeria
Abstract :
Snake-bite can be both life and limb threatening, especially when there is envenomation. Early intervention in a fairly equipped health facility can go a long way in preventing the morbidity and mortality that can result from delay in initiating treatment. In this paper we report two cases of snakebite to the lower limbs in children that were both complicated by gangrene which led to major limb amputation in both. These are avoidable complications that should have been averted by appropriate care immediately after the snake-bite.
Keywords :
Snake , bite , Gangrene , Children
Journal title :
Journal of Surgical Technique and Case Report
Journal title :
Journal of Surgical Technique and Case Report
