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Case Report
Bilateral carotid ischemia by probable strangulation in an infant: About a case and review of the literature
1 Neurosurgery Department, Fann’s University Hospital Center, Dakar, Senegal
2 Radiology Department, Fann’s University Hospital Center, Dakar, Senegal
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Fann’s University Hospital Center, Cheikh Anta DIOP Street, PB: 5035, Dakar,
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Article ID: 100089Z06CY2020
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Cisse Y, Mbaye T, Mohameth F, Essosolim B, Fatoumata BL, Boubakar BS. Bilateral carotid ischemia by probable strangulation in an infant: About a case and review of the literature. Case Rep Int 2020;9:100089Z06CY2020.ABSTRACT
Introduction: Strangling an infant is one of the most common methods of murder. Although rare, it remains a serious condition because of its complications.
Case Report: We report a 3-month-old infant, probably strangled, who was admitted to Fann′s emergency service with altered consciousness 10 hours prior to admission. Computed tomography (CT) scan showed a range of hypodensity in the carotid territories. The victim died later of secondary complications.
Conclusion: Infant strangulation injuries are often fatal. Management must also include forensic aspects.
Keywords: Carotid ischemia, Complications, Infant, Strangulation
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Author Contributions
Yakhya Cisse - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Thiam Mbaye - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Faye Mohameth - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Bakonde Essosolim - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Barry Lounceny Fatoumata - Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Badiane Seydou Boubakar - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Guaranter of SubmissionThe corresponding author is the guarantor of submission.
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Consent StatementWritten informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this article.
Data AvailabilityAll relevant data are within the paper and its Supporting Information files.
Conflict of InterestAuthors declare no conflict of interest.
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