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.

Afiliação

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

Article em En | MedCarib | ID: med-275

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Localização: 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)

Assuntos

Adulto; Relatos de Casos; Humanos; Masculino; Síndromes Compartimentais/etiologia; Quadril/lesões; Ferimentos por Arma de Fogo/complicações; Jamaica; Síndromes Compartimentais/diagnóstico; Síndromes Compartimentais/cirurgia

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Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MedCarib Assunto principal: Ferimentos por Arma de Fogo / Síndromes Compartimentais / Quadril Tipo de estudo: Diagnostic_studies / Screening_studies Limite: Adult / Humans / Male País/Região como assunto: Caribe ingles / Jamaica Idioma: En Revista: West Indian med. j Ano de publicação: 2001 Tipo de documento: Article

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