Adder bite: an uncommon cause of compartment syndrome in northern hemisphere

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Snakebite envenomation is an uncommon condition in the northern hemisphere, but requires high vigilance with regard to both the systemic effects of the venom and the locoregional impact on the soft tissues. Bites from the adder, Vipera Berus, may have serious cli...

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Main Authors: Evers Lars H, Bartscher Tanja, Lange Thomas, Mailänder Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Online Access:http://www.sjtrem.com/content/18/1/50