Tourniquet Syndrome: Importance of Systematic Analysis of Families' Social Conditions to Detect Neglect Situations

    September 2009 in “ Child Abuse & Neglect ”
    I. Claudet, Nicolas Pasian, C. Debuisson … H. Rekhroukh
    Studysummary This case report highlights the importance of considering hair-thread tourniquet syndrome as a potential diagnosis for girls with genital swelling and pain, emphasizing the need for prompt intervention.
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