Perineoscrotal gangrene after a snake bite: a case report

被引:1
作者
Sambo, Tamou B. [1 ,2 ]
Hodonou, A. [1 ]
Youssouf, M. [2 ,3 ]
Fatigba, H. [1 ]
Allode, A. [1 ]
Mensah, E. [1 ]
Chippaux, J. -P [4 ,5 ]
机构
[1] Univ Parakou, Fac Med, Dept Chirurg & Special, 02 BP 118, Parakou, Benin
[2] Hop Zone, Hop Evangel Bembereke, Bembereke, Benin
[3] Ctr Natl Hosp & Univ, Serv Chirurg Viscerale A, Cotonou, Benin
[4] IRD, Ctr Etude Rech Paludisme Associe Grossesse & Enfa, Cotonou, Benin
[5] IRD, Unite Mixte Rech Mere & Enfant Face Infect Trop, F-75006 Paris, France
来源
MEDECINE ET SANTE TROPICALES | 2015年 / 25卷 / 01期
关键词
envenomation; necrosis; perineal gangrene; scrotal gangrene; snakebite; Benin;
D O I
10.1684/mst.2014.0414
中图分类号
R188.11 [热带医学];
学科分类号
摘要
The authors describe a case of perinoscrotal gangrene in a patient who had been bitten by a snake. He was treated with antivenom immunotherapy and surgery. The outcome was good. They present a brief review of the literature regarding the epidemiological, clinical, and treatment issues.
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页码:107 / 109
页数:3
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