title: [Amputation of a limb secondary to snakebite in a child].
abstract: Amputation of a limb is a serious consequence of snakebite poisoning. It is caused by the toxicity of the venom and often the use of a tourniquet in some patients, which can lead to limb ischemia. Management of the victim aims to ensure survival and preserve the function of the bitten limb. Antivenom immunotherapy is the only specific treatment for ophidian envenomation. It is indicated in cases of general symptoms and signs related to the bite, but also if local damage could lead to the loss of limb function. The authors report on a case of snakebite that led to amputation at the thigh.
authors.affiliation: Service d'orthopédie-traumatologie, CHU Bouaké, 1, avenue de l'Hôpital Bouake, 1174 Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire. Electronic address: medericko@yahoo.fr.
authors.forename: K J E
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Kouassi
authors.affiliation: Service d'orthopédie-traumatologie, CHU Bouaké, 1, avenue de l'Hôpital Bouake, 1174 Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors.forename: K I
authors.initials: KI
authors.lastname: M'bra
authors.affiliation: Service d'orthopédie-traumatologie, CHU Bouaké, 1, avenue de l'Hôpital Bouake, 1174 Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors.forename: B J L N
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Sery
authors.affiliation: Service d'orthopédie-traumatologie, CHU Bouaké, 1, avenue de l'Hôpital Bouake, 1174 Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors.forename: L B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Yao
authors.affiliation: Service d'orthopédie-traumatologie, CHU Bouaké, 1, avenue de l'Hôpital Bouake, 1174 Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors.forename: K L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Krah
authors.affiliation: Service d'orthopédie-traumatologie, CHU Bouaké, 1, avenue de l'Hôpital Bouake, 1174 Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors.forename: G F
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: Lohourou
authors.affiliation: Service d'orthopédie-traumatologie, CHU Bouaké, 1, avenue de l'Hôpital Bouake, 1174 Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors.forename: A A N
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Kouassi
authors.affiliation: Service d'orthopédie-traumatologie, CHU Bouaké, 1, avenue de l'Hôpital Bouake, 1174 Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Traore
authors.affiliation: Service d'orthopédie-traumatologie, CHU Bouaké, 1, avenue de l'Hôpital Bouake, 1174 Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors.forename: Y A G R A
authors.initials: YA
authors.lastname: Asséré
authors.affiliation: Service d'orthopédie-traumatologie, CHU Bouaké, 1, avenue de l'Hôpital Bouake, 1174 Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kodo
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D000997:Antivenins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D007560:Cote d'Ivoire; D005260:Female; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D009336:Necrosis; D010360:Patient Transfer; D012086:Reoperation; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D000997:Antivenins; C000594974:FAV-Afrique