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SJEMed. 2020; 1(2): 121-123

Irritable Infant: A Rare and Easy to Miss Case for Strangulated Toe

Authors: Amani Azizalrahman, Shabeer Ahmad Wani, Osama Mohammed Alnasser.

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Abstract

Background: Hair-thread tourniquet syndrome (HTTS) is a rare condition and it refers to the strangulation of a distal appendage by thread or hair, leading to impairment of blood flow and ischemia which if left untreated becomes a surgical emergency. It is usually misdiagnosed due to its infrequent presentation in a hidden part of the body. Case Presentation: A-3-months-old-female infant presented to a governmental institute with a history of irritability, restlessness, and continuous crying without an obvious cause. The diagnosis of HTTS was made as the third digit of the left foot was swollen and red. A surgical incision was made, and hair tourniquet was removed. The follow-up had satisfactory results. Conclusion: HTTS is a rare condition and it is vital to recognize it and provide immediate treatment. Delay of treating this medical issue can lead to strangulation of a distal appendage which may lead to impairments of blood flow and ischemia.

Keywords:   Hair thread tourniquet syndrome, HTTS, hair tourniquet management, hair tourniquet removal, irritable infant, restless infant.


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Irritable Infant: A Rare and Easy to Miss Case for Strangulated Toe


Authors
Amani Azizalrahman
Pediatric Emergency Consultant and Simulation Educator, King Fahad Medical City, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Shabeer Ahmad Wani
Plastic Surgeon Assistant Consultant, King Fahad Medical City, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Osama Mohammed Alnasser
Pediatric Emergency Consultant, King Fahad Medical City, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Correspondence to:
. Osama Mohammed Alnasser, Pediatric Emergency Consultant, King Fahad Medical City, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.; osamah5184@gmail.com

Publication history
Received 08 Nov 2019
Accepted 20 Apr 2020
Published online 23 Jun 2020
Published in print 10 Jul 2020

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Azizalrahman A, Wani SA, Alnasser OM. Irritable Infant: A Rare and Easy to Miss Case for Strangulated Toe. SJEMed. 2020; 1(2): 121-123. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1573244443


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Azizalrahman A, Wani SA, Alnasser OM. Irritable Infant: A Rare and Easy to Miss Case for Strangulated Toe. https://www.sjemed.com/?mno=72978 [Access: March 20, 2023]. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1573244443


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Azizalrahman A, Wani SA, Alnasser OM. Irritable Infant: A Rare and Easy to Miss Case for Strangulated Toe. SJEMed. 2020; 1(2): 121-123. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1573244443


Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Azizalrahman A, Wani SA, Alnasser OM. Irritable Infant: A Rare and Easy to Miss Case for Strangulated Toe. SJEMed. (2020), [cited March 20, 2023]; 1(2): 121-123. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1573244443


Harvard Style

Azizalrahman, A., Wani, . S. A. & Alnasser, . O. M. (2020) Irritable Infant: A Rare and Easy to Miss Case for Strangulated Toe. SJEMed, 1 (2), 121-123. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1573244443


Turabian Style

Azizalrahman, Amani, Shabeer Ahmad Wani, and Osama Mohammed Alnasser. 2020. Irritable Infant: A Rare and Easy to Miss Case for Strangulated Toe. Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine, 1 (2), 121-123. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1573244443


Chicago Style

Azizalrahman, Amani, Shabeer Ahmad Wani, and Osama Mohammed Alnasser. "Irritable Infant: A Rare and Easy to Miss Case for Strangulated Toe." Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine 1 (2020), 121-123. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1573244443


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Azizalrahman, Amani, Shabeer Ahmad Wani, and Osama Mohammed Alnasser. "Irritable Infant: A Rare and Easy to Miss Case for Strangulated Toe." Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine 1.2 (2020), 121-123. Print. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1573244443


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Azizalrahman, A., Wani, . S. A. & Alnasser, . O. M. (2020) Irritable Infant: A Rare and Easy to Miss Case for Strangulated Toe. Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine, 1 (2), 121-123. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1573244443


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