Citation

Gutowski KA, Chu J, Choi M, Friedman DW. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 2003; 111(1): 174-177.

Affiliation

Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison 53792, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/01.PRS.0000038024.90426.CA

PMID

12496578

Abstract

A previously unreported subset of high-pressure injection injuries, namely those involving solvents used in the garment dry cleaning industry, is presented. Dry cleaning solutions contain isoparaffinic hydrocarbons, methoxypropanol, and dichlorofluoroethane. Although these solvents have limited potential for systemic toxicity, severe local toxicity causing tissue necrosis often results in loss of the injured digit. Proper treatment includes prompt surgical exploration, careful débridement and irrigation, intravenous antibiotics, and in selected cases, high-dose systemic corticosteroids.

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