Hair tourniquet syndrome in an infant.

نویسندگان

R A Haene

M Loeffler

چکیده

An 11-week-old infant presented with swelling and discoloration of the left second toe because of hair thread tourniquet syndrome. This was treated by urgent surgical release of the constricting band, with a successful outcome. The authors stress the importance of recognising this rare condition and of prompt, complete, surgical release.

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