Nécrose du membre inférieur chez un adolescent : à propos d’un cas négligé d’envenimation ophidienne dans un hôpital rural du sud Togo
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Introduction: Snakebite is a significant yet underestimated public health issue in sub-Saharan Africa. Delayed presentation and a lack of antivenom are the main factors that limit appropriate management. Here, we present the case of a patient who was treated at a rural hospital in southern Togo for wet gangrene of the right leg resulting from a neglected snakebite. Observation: A 12-year-old Togolese adolescent with no known medical history was admitted to the emergency department for treatment of a chronic wound on his right leg. The questioning revealed that he had been bitten by a snake one month earlier while working in the fields and had been treated with traditional medicine. Physical examination revealed extensive wet gangrene of the right leg, with both leg bones exposed. A transfemoral amputation was performed. The postoperative course was favorable. Conclusion: Managing snakebites is challenging in our country due to delayed presentation and a lack of appropriate treatment.
Language: French
Subfield: Toxicology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7221193053