Hair Thread Tourniquet Syndrome in an Infant: Emergency Exploration Saves Limbs

Belani, Levin Kesu; Leong, Juzaily F; Singh, Parminder; Abdullah, Shalimar

doi:10.7759/cureus.6377

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“…When hair is wet, it tends to be pliable and stretched out, but when it dries, it contracts, which is why it acts as a tourniquet when coiled around an appendage. Additionally, the whorled arrangement promotes hydrogen-bond formation, which imparts a greater tensile strength of more than 29,000 pounds per square inch to the structure [ 13 , 14 ].…”

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Hair-Thread Tourniquet Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review

Arkoubi,

Salati

2024

Cureus

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Hair-thread tourniquet syndrome (HTTS) is an uncommon but preventable disorder in which a body appendage becomes constricted after becoming firmly wrapped by a hair or substance that resembles hair. The genitalia, fingers, and toes are typically affected. Prompt diagnosis and treatment by complete removal of the constricting agent are crucial for the preservation of the affected appendage. This narrative review article revisits HTTS in the context of the recent literature with the aim of raising healthcare professionals' awareness of this surgical emergency so that the condition can be prevented, correctly diagnosed, and treated early.

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Hair-Thread Tourniquet Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review

Arkoubi,

Salati

2024

Cureus

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“…A differential diagnosis of this condition would be hair thread tourniquet syndrome which is another surgical emergency [ 3 ]. The surgical approach for this condition could be single-stage excision or multiple-stage excision [ 4 ].…”

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Congenital Constriction Band With Lymphedema in a Neonate: A 17-Year Follow-Up After Single Stage Excision and Z-Plasty

Belani

Rashid

Ibrahim

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Cureus

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Congenital constriction band syndrome is a rare condition that presents with constriction bands affecting different types of extremities. Timely surgical intervention for moderate and severe stages of this condition can be performed either in a single stage or multiple stages. We report the case of a neonate who presented with a congenital constriction band and had excision of the constriction band and z-plasty reconstruction. The surgery was done in a single stage. This case highlights the outcome and safety of this single-stage surgery with Z-plasty reconstruction. At 17 years of age, he has a functional lower limb and excels in archery.

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Haartourniquetsyndroom

Wever¹

2021

Kleine Kwalen Bij Kinderen

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Hair Thread Tourniquet Syndrome in an Infant: Emergency Exploration Saves Limbs

Cited by 4 publications

References 8 publications

Hair-Thread Tourniquet Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review

Hair-Thread Tourniquet Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review

Congenital Constriction Band With Lymphedema in a Neonate: A 17-Year Follow-Up After Single Stage Excision and Z-Plasty

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