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Injection injuries: seemingly minor injuries with major consequences
dc.creator | Dailiana, H. Z. | en |
dc.creator | Kotsaki, D. | en |
dc.creator | Varitimidis, S. | en |
dc.creator | Moka, S. | en |
dc.creator | Bakarozi, M. | en |
dc.creator | Oikonomou, K. | en |
dc.creator | Malizos, N. K. | en |
dc.date.accessioned | 2015-11-23T10:24:57Z | |
dc.date.available | 2015-11-23T10:24:57Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2008 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 1108-4189 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11615/26808 | |
dc.description.abstract | Background: High-pressure injection injuries are rare injuries, characterized by a small puncture wound that is often underestimated by physicians and patients. The injected substance leads to extensive tissue damage and sometimes to loss of the limb. Aim: To underline the severity of these injuries and to alert physicians to recognize them and treat them appropriately. Methods: Eight patients with injection injuries from lubricants (6) or solvents (2) were treated in a University Orthopaedic Department in a 5-year period. In all patients the mild initial symptoms were aggravated over the next 4-6 hours leading to a severe compartment syndrome of the hand. Five patients were referred with a mean delay of 3.8 days and 3 were treated immediately; all with debridement and compartment release. Results: The total number of procedures per patient was 2 to 5. In 3 patients a heterodigital flap was necessary whereas in one the second ray was amputated. Results were excellent in 5 cases and good in 3. Conclusions: In injection injuries, prompt diagnosis and immediate aggressive Surgical intervention are necessary to save the patients' digit/limb. Patients Should be informed about the severity of their injury, its potential complications and the multiple surgical procedures that may be required for a satisfactory functional result. | en |
dc.source | Hippokratia | en |
dc.source.uri | <Go to ISI>://WOS:000257659400006 | |
dc.subject | injection injuries | en |
dc.subject | hand | en |
dc.subject | toxic Substances | en |
dc.subject | compartment syndrome | en |
dc.subject | UPPER EXTREMITY | en |
dc.subject | HAND | en |
dc.subject | Medicine, General & Internal | en |
dc.title | Injection injuries: seemingly minor injuries with major consequences | en |
dc.type | journalArticle | en |
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