Published in:
American Journal of Perinatology Reports, 10 (2020) 4, Seite e386-e389
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1055/s-0040-1721654
ISSN:
2157-6998;
2157-7005
Origination:
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Description:
AbstractNeonatal extremity compartment syndrome is an extremely rare diagnosis. Risk factors that predispose infants to a hypercoagulable state or trauma have been implicated, but the exact mechanisms remain poorly understood. The hallmark of the condition is extremity swelling with sentinel skin changes. We report a case of upper extremity compartment syndrome from initial presentation until 3 months after discharge and discuss the importance of prompt diagnosis and timely surgical evaluation.