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Compartment syndrome: a rare complication following laparoscopic colorectal surgery.
Crane, Jasmine; Seebah, Kevin; Morrow, Darren; Pal, Atanu.
  • Crane J; General Surgery, James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Great Yarmouth, UK jasmine.crane@nnuh.nhs.uk.
  • Seebah K; General Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK.
  • Morrow D; General Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK.
  • Pal A; Vascular Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK.
BMJ Case Rep ; 14(3)2021 Mar 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1115108
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We present a 71-year-old man who developed left calf pain after an elective laparoscopic assisted anterior resection. A clinical picture with a raised creatine kinase and negative Doppler ultrasound was suggestive of compartment syndrome. Successful surgical management was performed with two incisional fasciotomies to release all four compartments of the left leg. The patient recovered well postoperatively. The lateral incision was closed primarily while the medial incision required vacuum-assisted closure dressings and healed by secondary intention. Neither wound required skin grafts. The patient recovered well but had an extended hospital stay due to extensive physiotherapy requirements and mild foot drop. This report is intended as a guide for clinicians when considering differentials in calf pain following surgery and to keep in mind the small risk of developing compartment syndrome after pelvic surgery.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Laparoscopy / Colorectal Surgery / Compartment Syndromes Type of study: Case report / Prognostic study Limits: Aged / Humans / Male Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Bcr-2020-240217

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Laparoscopy / Colorectal Surgery / Compartment Syndromes Type of study: Case report / Prognostic study Limits: Aged / Humans / Male Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Bcr-2020-240217