Hair tourniquet syndrome.
The hair tourniquet syndrome is a rare disorder. This syndrome has been described as involving the fingers, the toes and even the genitals. We report a case of hair tourniquet syndrome affecting multiple toes of an infant. After the hair fiber was removed there was a fast healing period and no signs of tissue necrosis were seen. The prompt diagnosis and treatment of the condition is vital to attain a good outcome and prevent further harm to the child.
Cevik
Yunsur
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Department of Emergency, Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. yunsurcevik@yahoo.com
Kavalci
Cemil
C
D005260:Female; D006197:Hair; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D014034:Toes / Q000293:injuries*