Limb gangrene secondary to thromboembolic disease of the newborn.
Thromboembolic disease of the newborn is a well-known entity to neonatologists. When severe arterial compromise threatens limb survival, the orthopaedic surgeon may be called on to assist in the management of this disorder. A case of spontaneous postnatal ischemic gangrene of an upper extremity that resulted in amputation in a premature infant is presented; management options are discussed. Newborns are prone to thromboembolism due to a fibrinolytic capability that is significantly different from that of adults.
Askin
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
Sullivan
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Dave
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Zubrow
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Razi
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D001132:Arm / Q000473:pathology; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005734:Gangrene; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000150:complications*