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    Glossary Autoamputation

    spontaneous detachment of a body part due to disease

    Autoamputation refers to the spontaneous detachment of a body part, typically a digit or limb, due to severe disease or injury. This phenomenon can occur in conditions like advanced diabetes, severe frostbite, or certain infections, where the affected tissue becomes necrotic and eventually separates from the healthy tissue without surgical intervention.

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      research Hair tourniquet syndrome

      15 citations , August 2010 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine”
      This case report describes a 4-month-old infant with hair tourniquet syndrome affecting her toes, where prompt removal of the constricting hairs led to rapid recovery without tissue damage.
      Hair-Thread Tourniquet Syndrome in a Preterm Baby

      research Hair-thread tourniquet syndrome in a preterm baby

      5 citations , November 2015 in “Turk Pediatri Arsivi-turkish Archives of Pediatrics”
      This report highlights a preterm newborn with hair-thread tourniquet syndrome affecting multiple toes, emphasizing the importance of early identification and removal to prevent severe complications.