Unilateral lower limb gangrene in neonates, diagnostics and treatment challenges: A case series from a referral hospital

Abstract

Abstract: Lower limb gangrene is rare in neonates. A cause is frequently not identified, and management is usually directed at identifiable underlying cause, watchful waiting and ultimately amputation. We present a series of two ill neonates with unilateral lower limb gangrene who both died within 24 hours of admission. This case series highlight the challenges of late presentation and resource constraint to the timely diagnosis, investigation management, timely referral and outcome. It also contributes to the limited literature on this topic.