TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Amputation of a limb secondary to snakebite in a child
JO  - Archives de Pediatrie
A1  - Kouassi, K. J. E.
A1  - M'bra, K. I.
A1  - Sery, B. J. L. N.
A1  - Yao, L. B.
A1  - Krah, K. L.
A1  - Lohourou, G. F.
A1  - Kouassi, A. A. N.
A1  - Traore, I.
A1  - Asséré, Y. A. G. R. A.
A1  - Kodo, M.
SP  - 350
EP  - 352
VL  - 24
IS  - 4
N2  - Amputation of a limb is a serious consequence of snakebite poisoning. It is caused by the toxicity of the venom and often the use of a tourniquet in some patients, which can lead to limb ischemia. Management of the victim aims to ensure survival and preserve the function of the bitten limb. Antivenom immunotherapy is the only specific treatment for ophidian envenomation. It is indicated in cases of general symptoms and signs related to the bite, but also if local damage could lead to the loss of limb function. The authors report on a case of snakebite that led to amputation at the thigh.<br><br>Copyright © 2017. Published by Elsevier SAS.<p />  <p>Language: fr</p>
LA  - fr
SN  - 0929-693X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arcped.2016.12.013
ID  - ref1
ER  -