COMPARTMENT SYNDROME - AN UNUSUAL COMPLICATION OF THE LITHOTOMY POSITION

被引:32
作者
MOSES, TA [1 ]
KREDER, KJ [1 ]
THRASHER, JB [1 ]
机构
[1] FITZSIMONS ARMY MED CTR, AURORA, CO 80045 USA
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10.1016/0090-4295(94)90204-6
中图分类号
R5 [内科学]; R69 [泌尿科学(泌尿生殖系疾病)];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
The compartment syndrome is a rare complication of surgery in the lithotomy position, but one that may result in neurovascular damage and permanent disability. Herein, we present a case of bilateral three-compartment syndrome following urethroplasty in the dorsolithotomy position, with review of the literature and discussion of the causes and possible means to prevent this complication.
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