Low-impact trauma causing acute compartment syndrome of the lower extremities.
Am J Emerg Med
; 31(5): 890.e3-4, 2013 May.
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| ID: mdl-23481157
ABSTRACT
Compartment syndrome usually occurs in the muscles of an extremity as a consequence of trauma or reperfusion. However, it can also occur from minor injuries with resulting hematoma.We reviewed the charts of 5 individuals who presented to the emergency department after minimal or no known trauma and were ultimately diagnosed with acute compartment syndrome. None sustained fractures, and 2 had documented muscle tears. All patients were found to have hematomas in the affected compartment at the time of surgery. Low-impact trauma can cause acute compartment syndrome in the lower extremities. These cases could be the result of muscle hemorrhage and subsequent hematoma formation, rather than muscle swelling itself. Anticoagulation therapy can increase the risk of hemorrhage.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Muslo
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Heridas no Penetrantes
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Traumatismos de los Tejidos Blandos
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Síndromes Compartimentales
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Hematoma
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Traumatismos de la Pierna
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Emerg Med
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos