Consumed ischemia of lower limbs in the newborn: a case report

J Clin Neonatol. 2013 Jul;2(3):149-50. doi: 10.4103/2249-4847.120011.

Abstract

The limb ischemia is a rare phenomenon in the newborn. It is most often a postnatal ischemia secondary to arterial or venous catheterization, to neonatal infection. Maternal diabetes is most often implicated. The diagnosis implies an urgent situation which may result in extremity gangrene and ultimate loss of limb.

Keywords: Ischemia; limb; neonatal.