Bilateral carotid ischemia by probable strangulation in an infant: About a case and review of the literature

4^th International Webinar on Clinical Microbiology and Immunology

October 27, 2021 WEBINAR

Yakhya Cisse

Neurosurgery Department, Fann’s University Hospital Centre, Dakar, Senegal

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: Microbiology and Biotechnology Reports

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.

Biography :

Yakhya CISSE, Neurosurgery Department, Fann’s University Hospital Center, Dakar, Senegal. Research interest includes Neurology, Clinical Research.