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case_images: Laceration on left ventral forearm.
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case_images: FIG1
case_images: On physical exam she was noted to have S1S2 with tachycardia, clear breath sounds bilaterally but on her left forearm she was noted to have extensive laceration on left dorsal forearm estimated to be 6 inches in diameter and 2 inches in width with drainage and erythema surrounding borders (Figure 1).
case_images: X-ray of left forearm displaying crepitus AP view
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case_images: FIG2
case_images: A stat X-ray of the patient's left forearm was done which showed ventral soft tissue gas scattered throughout the forearm (Figure 2, Figure 3).
case_images: X-ray of left forearm displaying crepitus lateral view
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case_images: FIG3
case_images: A stat X-ray of the patient's left forearm was done which showed ventral soft tissue gas scattered throughout the forearm (Figure 2, Figure 3).
case_images: Incision on left ventral forearm
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case_images: FIG4
case_images: It was noted that the bite from the dorsal forearm extended to the volar aspect of her forearm, noting bulging of the muscles against the fascia with discoloration (Figure 4).