Abstract
Neonatal compartment syndrome is a rare condition mainly involving the upper extremity
associated with necrotic lesions. It is often initially misdiagnosed because the skin
lesions mimic several other conditions of the newborn. Early diagnosis and timely
intervention are of paramount importance to achieve the best outcome. In the present
case, we describe a newborn with forearm compartment syndrome owing to being stuck
in the birth canal.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
July 16,
2012
Received in revised form:
July 11,
2012
Received:
June 5,
2012
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© 2012 Elsevier Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
