Compartment syndrome of the thigh. A case report and review of the literature

Newnham, Mark S; Mitchell, Derek I. G

Newnham, Mark S; Mitchell, Derek I. G.

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Newnham, Mark S; University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica. Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Mitchell, Derek I. G; University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica. Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthesia

West Indian med. j ; 50(3): 239-42, Sept. 2001.

Article en En | MedCarib | ID: med-275

Biblioteca responsable: JM3.1

Ubicación: JM3.1; R18.W4

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

A case of compartment syndrome of the thigh following a gunshot injury that resulted in significant morbidity is presented. Early diagnosis of this uncommon condition requires a high index of suspicion in order to reduce morbidity and mortality. Timely diagnosis, emergency three-compartment decompression, prophylaxis against reperfusion syndrome and aggressive rehabilitation are necessary for a favourable outcome. (AU)

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Adulto; Informes de Casos; Humanos; Masculino; Síndromes Compartimentales/etiología; Cadera/lesiones; Heridas por Arma de Fuego/complicaciones; Jamaica; Síndromes Compartimentales/diagnóstico; Síndromes Compartimentales/cirugía

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Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MedCarib Asunto principal: Heridas por Arma de Fuego / Síndromes Compartimentales / Cadera Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies / Screening_studies Límite: Adult / Humans / Male País/Región como asunto: Caribe ingles / Jamaica Idioma: En Revista: West Indian med. j Año: 2001 Tipo del documento: Article

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