Acute compartment syndrome and fasciotomy after a viper bite in Italy: a case report
Abstract Background Bites caused by European vipers are rare medical emergencies but can occasionally cause life-threatening complications. Viper venom causes local symptoms, which can be accompanied by systemic manifestations in severe cases. The local effects of snakebites include edema and, more...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-04-01
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| Series: | Italian Journal of Pediatrics |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-024-01638-5 |