Author:
Salawu Oni Nasiru,Ibraheem G. H.,Mejabi J. O.,Nwosu C.,Ahmed B. A.,Suleiman A. K.,Babalola O. M.
Abstract
Limb gangrene is a common orthopedic emergency in this part of the world, but neonatal limb gangrene is a rare pathology. Sepsis is a common complication of limb gangrene which can lead to mortality if not managed early. Here is a case of left leg gangrene in a 16-day-old female neonate following the application of local cosmetic agent ("lele") by the mother prior to naming ceremony. The patient presented with features of septicemia; she was resuscitated, and left below-knee amputation was done for her. Harmful and unnecessary cosmetics should be avoided in neonates.
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