Accidental High Voltage Electrocution Leading To Abdominal Wall Blow Out With Omental Evisceration And Auto Amputation Of Right Upper Limb: An Unusual Presentation

Electricity is the backbone for modern industrialization, development and day to day needs. Electrical Injuries are among the most devastating of burn injuries. High voltage electrical injuries result in extensive deep tissue damage and are associated with multiple complications and a high mortality rate. The passage of electric current through the body, produces wide range of effects, varying from insignificant localised spasm, little or no contact burns, or extreme severe burns. We describe the case of a 6-year-old child who suffered high voltage electric injury leading to anterior abdominal wall blow out with omental evisceration and auto amputation of right forearm. He was initially resuscitated in emergency room followed by emergency exploratory laparotomy was done with primary repair of ileal perforation along with right arm 4 quadrant amputation. This paper also emphasizes the safety measures to be taken at work place pertaining to high voltage cable