Refractory compartment syndrome after antivenom administration for an Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake bite requiring fasciotomy for limb salvage: A case report
Case: 56-year-old male who developed post-snakebite compartment syndrome (PSCS) of the upper extremity which was refractory to antivenom administration. He had elevated compartment pressure measurements in his upper extremity. He underwent open fasciotomy for the compartment syndrome, followed by de...
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| author | Daniel R. Cavazos Rebecca Schultz Devan O. Higginbotham Joshua Goethals Rahul Vaidya |
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| description | Case: 56-year-old male who developed post-snakebite compartment syndrome (PSCS) of the upper extremity which was refractory to antivenom administration. He had elevated compartment pressure measurements in his upper extremity. He underwent open fasciotomy for the compartment syndrome, followed by delayed primary closure and skin grafting. He now has two years of follow-up with a functional upper extremity. Conclusion: This is a case of a patient who suffered post-snakebite compartment syndrome from his pet Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. This case highlights the importance of correctly diagnosing compartment syndrome and validates fasciotomy as a treatment measure for confirmed post-snakebite compartment syndrome (PSCS). |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9179e98acb314fbd803047ecb051a7812023-06-16T05:10:09ZengElsevierTrauma Case Reports2352-64402023-08-0146100852Refractory compartment syndrome after antivenom administration for an Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake bite requiring fasciotomy for limb salvage: A case reportDaniel R. Cavazos0Rebecca Schultz1Devan O. Higginbotham2Joshua Goethals3Rahul Vaidya4Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI, USA; Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA; Corresponding author at: 1605 Whitcomb Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073, USA.Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USADetroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI, USA; Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USADetroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI, USADetroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI, USA; Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USACase: 56-year-old male who developed post-snakebite compartment syndrome (PSCS) of the upper extremity which was refractory to antivenom administration. He had elevated compartment pressure measurements in his upper extremity. He underwent open fasciotomy for the compartment syndrome, followed by delayed primary closure and skin grafting. He now has two years of follow-up with a functional upper extremity. Conclusion: This is a case of a patient who suffered post-snakebite compartment syndrome from his pet Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. This case highlights the importance of correctly diagnosing compartment syndrome and validates fasciotomy as a treatment measure for confirmed post-snakebite compartment syndrome (PSCS).http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352644023001000Snake biteCompartment syndromeFasciotomyEnvenomationRattlesnakeAntivenom |
| spellingShingle | Daniel R. Cavazos Rebecca Schultz Devan O. Higginbotham Joshua Goethals Rahul Vaidya Refractory compartment syndrome after antivenom administration for an Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake bite requiring fasciotomy for limb salvage: A case report Trauma Case Reports Snake bite Compartment syndrome Fasciotomy Envenomation Rattlesnake Antivenom |
| title | Refractory compartment syndrome after antivenom administration for an Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake bite requiring fasciotomy for limb salvage: A case report |
| title_full | Refractory compartment syndrome after antivenom administration for an Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake bite requiring fasciotomy for limb salvage: A case report |
| title_fullStr | Refractory compartment syndrome after antivenom administration for an Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake bite requiring fasciotomy for limb salvage: A case report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Refractory compartment syndrome after antivenom administration for an Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake bite requiring fasciotomy for limb salvage: A case report |
| title_short | Refractory compartment syndrome after antivenom administration for an Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake bite requiring fasciotomy for limb salvage: A case report |
| title_sort | refractory compartment syndrome after antivenom administration for an eastern diamondback rattlesnake bite requiring fasciotomy for limb salvage a case report |
| topic | Snake bite Compartment syndrome Fasciotomy Envenomation Rattlesnake Antivenom |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352644023001000 |
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