ABSTRACT
The Authors define the compartment syndrome as a pathological condition collecting various clinical pictures constantly characterized by a rise of pressure in a restricted and inextensible not modifiable space, with circulatory difficulty and suffering of the tissues in this district. The only diagnosis is clinic. Functional and instrumental semiotics aren't of great aid. The quickly evolving clinical picture commands a timely diagnosis and a precocious intervention to reduce compartmental pressure by fasciotomy and eventual epimysiotomy effectual in the first twelve hours.
Subject(s)
Anterior Compartment Syndrome/diagnosis , Compartment Syndromes/diagnosis , Adolescent , Aged , Anterior Compartment Syndrome/etiology , Anterior Compartment Syndrome/surgery , Contusions/complications , Female , Fibula/injuries , Fractures, Bone/complications , Humans , Leg Injuries/complications , Lipoma/complications , Male , Middle Aged , Tibial Fractures/complicationsABSTRACT
The Authors present the etio-pathogenetic, clinical and diagnostic aspects of cecal and sigmoid volvulus. They discuss the therapeutic indications and possibilities comparing advantages and disadvantages of conservative and surgical treatment. Two cases of cecal volvulus and two of sigmoid volvulus, are presented and their peculiar aspects underlined as well as the surgical technique.
