Perthes syndrome. The classic symptomtriad as a rarity in accident surgery

Authors
Gosling, T Schmidt, U Herzog, T Tscherne, H
Citation
T. Gosling et al., Perthes syndrome. The classic symptomtriad as a rarity in accident surgery, UNFALLCHIRU, 104(2), 2001, pp. 191-194
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
UNFALLCHIRURG
ISSN journal
01775537 → ACNP
Volume
104
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
191 - 194
Database
ISI
SICI code
0177-5537(200102)104:2<191:PSTCSA>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
Perthes syndrom or traumatic asphyxia is a condition characterised by subco njunctival hemorrhage, cervicofacial petechiae and cyanosis caused by sever e compression of the chest. Diagnosis is made by history and clinical exami nation. Associated injuries such as intrathoracic or abdominal lesions can be life-threatening and must be strictly assessed. This report demonstrates an illustrative case of this rare injury.