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

Newnham, M. S; Mitchell, D. I. G

Newnham, M. S; Mitchell, D. I. G.

Afiliação

Newnham, M. S; University of the West Indies. Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. JM
Mitchell, D. I. G; University of the West Indies. Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. JM

West Indian med. j ; West Indian med. j;50(3): 239-242, Sept. 2001.

Article em En | LILACS | ID: lil-333362

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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.

Assuntos

Adulto; Humanos; Masculino; Coxa da Perna; Ferimentos por Arma de Fogo; Síndromes Compartimentais/etiologia; Síndromes Compartimentais/diagnóstico; Síndromes Compartimentais/cirurgia

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Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: LILACS Assunto principal: Coxa da Perna / Ferimentos por Arma de Fogo / Síndromes Compartimentais Tipo de estudo: Diagnostic_studies / Screening_studies Limite: Adult / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: West Indian med. j Assunto da revista: MEDICINA Ano de publicação: 2001 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Jamaica País de publicação: Jamaica

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