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Large necrosis of the scalp following temporal catheter placement in an infant with severe acute malnutrition: A case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Scalp necrosis is uncommon in malnourished children, yet temporal catheterization is frequently observed in pediatric hospital settings. The condition is characterized by a black, hard, and unresponsive scalp. Etiologies such as temporal arteritis, burns, and Takayasu’s disease, have been proposed. There is a decline in the use of peripheral catheter monitoring in hospitals. War-related food shortages and social instability significantly affect the trauma and risks that undermine the health, social, and psychological well-being of children. This report describes the case of a 5-month-old infant suffering from severe acute malnutrition following the abduction and subsequent release of his mother by armed individuals after one and a half weeks. The infant, who underwent temporal catheterization for medication administration, presented with extensive scalp necrosis. The necrotic tissue was surgically removed, and the malnutrition was successfully treated, resulting in a favorable clinical outcome. The mother received comprehensive mother-child care from a psychologist.

Source: Chinese Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

DOI: 10.1016/j.cjprs.2024.10.001

Authors: Mongwa Mbikilile Justin, Ntambala Prince, Nanga Batende, Alumeti Munyali

Institution: Université Evangélique en Afrique

Language: English

Topic: Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis

Subfield: Emergency Medical Services

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $980