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case_images: the right lower limb of the patient in a paralytic state showing well defined violaceous patchy regions of the limb from different angle
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case_images: F1
case_images: Examination revealed swollen right lower limb with dark discoloration from the toes to mid-thigh as in Figure 1.
case_images: A) showing muscle necrosis at the fasciotomy site with some areas still showing signs of viability-bleeding; B) cyanotic-violaceous discoloration of the right foot
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case_images: F2
case_images: An emergency fasciotomy was done 24hrs after presentation after surgeons reviewed the patient and intra-op findings were osteofascial compartment bulging on first incision with free clear fluid and minimal bleeding as shown in Figure 2.
case_images: A) worsening dry gangrene and mummification of the toes and foot; B) worsening of muscle necrosis with bacterial super infection of the surgical wound
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case_images: F3
case_images: A diagnosis of dry gangrene with superimposed wet gangrene was made 13 days after fasciotomy as indicated in Figure 3.
case_images: our patient resting at home after an occupation rehabilitation session at the physiotherapy department
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case_images: F4
case_images: The patient was later discharge and she is currently undergoing occupational therapy sessions at the physiotherapy department as in Figure 4.