RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Toe tourniquet syndrome
JF Saudi Medical Journal
JO Saudi Med J
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 865
OP 867
VO 35
IS 8
A1 Kammal, Naglaa M.
A1 Khan, Ubaid U.
A1 Mirza, Shazia J.
A1 Al-Malki, Talal A.
YR 2014
UL http://smj.org.sa/content/35/8/865.abstract
AB Toe tourniquet syndrome refers to external, mechanical, circumferential constriction of the toes. We report a series of 4 infants with toe tourniquet syndrome from Saudi Arabia who presented during wintertime with very similar symptoms (approximately 48 hours of inconsolable crying and irritability), similar involved region (toes), and similar constricting agent (hairs). Immediate removal of the hair fibers was carried out in all patients, fortunately followed by fast healing with no signs of tissue necrosis. The prompt diagnosis and treatment of the condition were vital in attaining the good outcome and preventing ischemic complications.