Gangrene of the hand and forearm after inadvertent intra-arterial injection of pyrazole. A case report

S Afr Med J. 1985 Sep 28;68(7):491-2.

Abstract

A case of gangrene of the hand following inadvertent intra-arterial injection of a pyrazole derivative (Tomanol) is presented. Gangrene of the hand and superficial sloughing of the distal arm necessitated a forearm amputation. Because of the serious sequelae, precautions must be taken to avoid inadvertent intra-arterial injections and due consideration must be given to the anatomical variation of the brachial artery and its branches in the cubital fossa.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Forearm*
  • Gangrene / chemically induced*
  • Hand*
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intra-Arterial / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Pyrazoles / administration & dosage
  • Pyrazoles / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Pyrazoles