Abstract
Transient hypertension as a complication of circular external fixator- Ilizarov frame
Highlights
Case history A 7 year old Sri Lankan boy who was having right fibular hemimelia as a congenital malformation, underwent insertion of right sided Ilizarov frame (Figure 1)
The full blood count, serum electrolytes, renal function tests, urinalysis, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, thyroid function tests and serum ionized calcium levels were within their respective reference ranges
Since the blood pressure readings were well above the 95th centile, the patient was started on low-dose of nifedipine three times a day with superadded prazosin
Summary
Case history A 7 year old Sri Lankan boy who was having right fibular hemimelia as a congenital malformation, underwent insertion of right sided Ilizarov frame (Figure 1). His height compatible 95th centile blood pressure values were 117/80 mmHg. He did not have any symptoms attributable to hypertension. His physical examination was normal apart from the repeatedly high blood pressure readings while receiving adequate pain relief.
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