Hyperbaric oxygen in treatment of neonatal arterial thromboembolism of lower extremities

J Perinatol. 2006 Dec;26(12):777-9. doi: 10.1038/sj.jp.7211606.

Abstract

Arterial thromboembolism (TE) in the absence of current or recent history of a central catheter is a rare condition in newborn period. We report a case of severe lower extremities arterial TE of unclear etiology in a full-term neonate. By adding hyperbaric oxygenation to thrombolytic and antithrombotic therapy, we achieved improved perfusion of the upper leg tissues, preserving the knee and enabling below-the-knee amputation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amputation, Surgical
  • Humans
  • Hyperbaric Oxygenation*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intensive Care, Neonatal
  • Leg
  • Male
  • Thromboembolism / therapy*