Bilaterally Symmetrical Lower Extremity Compartment Syndrome following Massive Transfusion
Joint Authors
Karaoren, Gulsah
Bakan, Nurten
Tomruk, Senay Goksu
Topaç, Zelin
Kurtulmuş, Tuhan
Irkören, Saime
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-01-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Compartment syndrome is a serious condition characterized by raised intracompartmental pressure, which develops following trauma.
Well leg compartment syndrome (WLCS) is a term reserved for compartment syndrome in a nontraumatic setting, usually resulting from prolonged lithotomy position during surgery.
In literature, 8 cases have been reported regarding well leg compartment syndrome in a supine position and bilateral symmetrical involvement was observed in only 2 cases.
In WLCS etiology, lengthy surgery, lengthy hypotension, and extremity malpositioning have been held responsible but one of the factors with a role in the etiology may have been the tissue oedema and impaired microcirculation formed from the effect of vasoactive mediators expressed into the circulation associated with the massive blood transfusion.
The case is presented here regarding symmetrical lower extremity compartment syndrome after surgery in which massive transfusion was made for gross haemorrhage from an abdominal injury.
In conclusion, blood transfusion applied at the required time is life-saving but potential risks must always be considered.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Karaoren, Gulsah& Bakan, Nurten& Tomruk, Senay Goksu& Topaç, Zelin& Kurtulmuş, Tuhan& Irkören, Saime. 2016. Bilaterally Symmetrical Lower Extremity Compartment Syndrome following Massive Transfusion. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Karaoren, Gulsah…[et al.]. Bilaterally Symmetrical Lower Extremity Compartment Syndrome following Massive Transfusion. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Karaoren, Gulsah& Bakan, Nurten& Tomruk, Senay Goksu& Topaç, Zelin& Kurtulmuş, Tuhan& Irkören, Saime. Bilaterally Symmetrical Lower Extremity Compartment Syndrome following Massive Transfusion. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1101950