Cover Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
ISSN:
8750-7315
Online Publication Date:
Mar 1995

Fatal pontine hemorrhage after podiatric surgery. A case report

KR Kunz University of Arizona, College of Pharmacology, Tucson, USA.

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DM Barrus University of Arizona, College of Pharmacology, Tucson, USA.

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BP Nixon University of Arizona, College of Pharmacology, Tucson, USA.

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https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-85-3-158
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The authors present a case of massive fatal pontine hemorrhage as a complication of hypertension in a patient treated for an infected diabetic ulcer. The podiatric physician must be aware of the risks associated with concomitant medical problems such as hypertension and ensure that proper therapeutic measures are taken to avoid the potential for catastrophic complications.

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