Neglected Neonatal Compartment Syndrome and Compound Presentation at Birth - A Case Report

Zegeye AM, Alemayehu BT, Kebede EB, Tirukelem HW, Zeleke SS and Mihret WM

Department of Orthopedics, University of Gondar, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia

^*Correspondance to: Sileshi Serebe Zeleke 

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Abstract:

Background: Increased pressure within a limited limb compartment is the hallmark of the uncommon and potentially fatal Neonatal Limb Compartment Syndrome (NLCS). Physicians might not be able to tell NLCS apart from other illnesses that mirror it. Due to a low index of suspicion for this ailment, misdiagnosis is likely and could cause a delay in receiving necessary and urgent treatment. Case Report: A one-day old male neonate born to parous two mother presented with right forearm and hand swelling, pain and darkening of 30 min after cesarean delivery for the indication of compound presentation (hand prolapse). On physical exam the vital sign were normal except there was darkened, cold bullous swelling in right forearm and hand. This case was treated nonoperatively with limb elevation and suppository analgesics and his condition improved completely.

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Cite the Article:

Zegeye AM, Alemayehu BT, Kebede EB, Tirukelem HW, Zeleke SS, Mihret WM. Neglected Neonatal Compartment Syndrome and Compound Presentation at Birth - A Case Report. Clin Case Rep Int. 2024; 8: 1689.