Compartment syndrome of the thigh. A case report and review of the literature.
West Indian Med J
; 50(3): 239-42, 2001 Sep.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11769036
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.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Coxa da Perna
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Ferimentos por Arma de Fogo
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Síndromes Compartimentais
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
West Indian Med J
Ano de publicação:
2001
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Jamaica
País de publicação:
Jamaica