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PMC7864265_02
the right lower limb of the patient in a paralytic state showing well defined violaceous patchy regions of the limb from different angle
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F1
Examination revealed swollen right lower limb with dark discoloration from the toes to mid-thigh as in Figure 1.
A) showing muscle necrosis at the fasciotomy site with some areas still showing signs of viability-bleeding; B) cyanotic-violaceous discoloration of the right foot
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F2
An emergency fasciotomy was done 24hrs after presentation after surgeons reviewed the patient and intra-op findings were osteofascial compartment bulging on first incision with free clear fluid and minimal bleeding as shown in Figure 2.
A) worsening dry gangrene and mummification of the toes and foot; B) worsening of muscle necrosis with bacterial super infection of the surgical wound
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F3
A diagnosis of dry gangrene with superimposed wet gangrene was made 13 days after fasciotomy as indicated in Figure 3.
our patient resting at home after an occupation rehabilitation session at the physiotherapy department
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F4
The patient was later discharge and she is currently undergoing occupational therapy sessions at the physiotherapy department as in Figure 4.