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Short Communication • Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop. 56 • 2023 • https://doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0130-2023   copy

Compartment Syndrome Secondary to Bothrops spp. Envenomation in Triângulo Mineiro, Region, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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ABSTRACT

Background:

Snakebite is a neglected global health problem with high morbidity. We describe compartment syndrome (CS) cases related to snakebites by Bothrops spp.

Methods:

The medical records of patients admitted with snakebites envenomation were reviewed.

Results:

Of 47 patients with Bothrops spp. envenomation (4 male; mean age: 42 years), 7 (15%) developed CS. The mean time to antivenom administration was 9.5 hours. The time to fasciotomy was variable. Seven patients developed infection and four had acute kidney injury.

Conclusions:

The incidence of CS is higher than that reported previously. This may be due to the clinical severity and long delay before administering antivenom.

Keywords:
Compartment Syndrome; Fasciotomy; Snake bite; Bothrops spp

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