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Case Reports
. 2021 Dec 2;14(12):e246013.
doi: 10.1136/bcr-2021-246013.

Neonatal compartment syndrome

Sirisha Andey  1 , Kiran Sasi  2 , Binu P Thomas  2 , Mintoo Tergestina  3
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Case Reports

Neonatal compartment syndrome

Sirisha Andey et al. BMJ Case Rep. .
No abstract available

Keywords: neonatal intensive care; paediatric surgery; plastic and reconstructive surgery; vascular surgery.

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: None declared.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Sentinel lesion on the flexor aspect of the forearm. The hand and forearm appear swollen and discoloured.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Lesion on the extensor aspect, with surrounding blisters.
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