Compartment syndrome of the thigh. A case report and review of the literature
West Indian med. j
;
50(3): 239-242, Sept. 2001.
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-333362
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.
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Main subject:
Thigh
/
Wounds, Gunshot
/
Compartment Syndromes
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
/
Screening study
Limits:
Adult
/
Humans
/
Male
Language:
English
Journal:
West Indian med. j
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2001
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Jamaica
Institution/Affiliation country:
University of the West Indies/JM
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