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James London1, Stan Tay2, Brigid Brown2, Chasari Tancharoen3.
Abstract
Extravasation occurs frequently with intravenous infusions. In this case report we describe the occurrence of epidermal detachment and multiple cutaneous bullous eruptions in a patient's forearm following the extravasation of hydroxyethyl starch (Voluven, Fresenius Kabi)-a colloid solution derived from corn starch, which is used to replace lost blood volume. The patient's affected body surface area was managed under the direction of our plastic surgical team. Despite a prolonged admission in hospital from other perioperative complications, he made a full recovery and was successfully discharged home. The probable pathogenesis relevant to extravasation of Voluven is discussed; as well as its management principles. 2014 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.Entities:
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25535233 PMCID: PMC4275722 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2014-207314
Source DB: PubMed Journal: BMJ Case Rep ISSN: 1757-790X