Development of complex regional pain syndrome after a snake bite: a case report

Korean J Pain. 2014 Jan;27(1):68-71. doi: 10.3344/kjp.2014.27.1.68. Epub 2013 Dec 31.

Abstract

The occurrence of CRPS after a snake bite was very rare, only two cases were reported worldwide. Here we report a case that the 44-year-old female patient bitten by snakes CRPS type 1 was treated consecutive intravenous regional block, lumbar sympathectomy and antiepileptic drug therapy, also discuss the possible pathophysiology.

Keywords: complex regional pain dyndromes; snake bite.

Publication types

  • Case Reports