Hair-Thread Tourniquet Syndrome : A Case Report and Literature Review
Joint Authors
Sivathasan, Niroshan
Vijayarajan, Lavnya
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Though widely reported, Hair-thread Tourniquet Syndrome (HTTS) is poorly recognized.
It refers to external, mechanical, circumferential constriction of an appendage, typically with an end-artery such as a digit, resulting in a “compartment syndrome-like” situation.
HTTS is illustrated using the case of an infant.
Children presenting with irritability should have their digits examined for signs of strangulation, with the awareness that numerous strands may be involved, with some buried in the skin.
Early surgical-release must be performed if unwinding or simple cutting is unsuccessful.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sivathasan, Niroshan& Vijayarajan, Lavnya. 2012. Hair-Thread Tourniquet Syndrome : A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sivathasan, Niroshan& Vijayarajan, Lavnya. Hair-Thread Tourniquet Syndrome : A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Sivathasan, Niroshan& Vijayarajan, Lavnya. Hair-Thread Tourniquet Syndrome : A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-451559