Labial hair tourniquet: unusual complication of an unrepaired genital laceration. Pediatr Emerg Care 2013 Jul;29(7):829-30
Date
07/05/2013Pubmed ID
23823263DOI
10.1097/PEC.0b013e3182986184Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84880674335 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 11 CitationsAbstract
Hair tourniquet syndrome has been recognized as a medical entity since the 1600 s. Appendages develop acute ischemia from tightening of hair strands circumferentially wrapped around them. Most commonly affected sites are fingers, toes, and penis, but limited reports have described involvement of the female genitalia. Although hair strangulation involving the labia minora or clitoris has been described, it typically occurs in young children. We present a case of an adolescent girl with a labial appendage hair tourniquet resulting from a previous unrepaired genital laceration. This is one of the oldest patients in whom a genital hair tourniquet has been reported, as well as description of a posttraumatic genital appendage. Genital hair tourniquets are medical emergencies that require prompt diagnosis and treatment to avoid tissue necrosis and possible amputation. Genital trauma in general requires surgical evaluation.
Author List
Dua A, Jamshidi R, Lal DRAuthor
Dave Lal MD, MPH Chief, Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Accidental FallsChild
Female
Hair
Humans
Ischemia
Lacerations
Vulva
Wound Healing
