A case of bilateral trench foot.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case of severe bilateral trench foot is presented in a patient who lived rough for 3 weeks without removing his boots. Non-operative management yielded no clinical improvement and bilateral below-knee amputation was necessary. Histology revealed subcutaneous and muscle necrosis with secondary arterial thrombosis.
Medical subject headings
- Amputation, Surgical
- Immersion Foot