[Perineoscrotal gangrene after a snake bite: a case report]

Med Sante Trop. 2015 Jan-Mar;25(1):107-9. doi: 10.1684/mst.2014.0414.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors describe a case of perinoscrotal gangrene in a patient who had been bitten by a snake. He was treated with antivenom immunotherapy and surgery. The outcome was good. They present a brief review of the literature regarding the epidemiological, clinical, and treatment issues.

Keywords: Benin; envenomation; necrosis; perineal gangrene; scrotal gangrene; snakebite.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Antivenins / therapeutic use
  • Benin
  • Gangrene / chemically induced*
  • Gangrene / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Perineum / pathology*
  • Perineum / surgery
  • Scrotum / pathology*
  • Scrotum / surgery
  • Snake Bites / complications*
  • Snake Bites / therapy

Substances

  • Antivenins