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Upper extremity compartment syndrome in a hemophilic infant

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2022
Acute compartment syndrome is an important differential diagnosis to consider given the correct predisposing history and clinical presentation. However, spontaneous compartment syndrome in childhood is a rare occurrence.
Giuseppe Stranieri, Antonio Pergola, Pasqualina Stranieri   +2 more
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Utility of laboratory markers in evaluating for acute compartment syndrome in the emergency department

Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open, 2021
Background Acute compartment syndrome is diagnosed by clinical examination with the aid of direct compartmental measurement. Previous work suggested using several laboratory markers that may suggest ongoing acute compartment syndrome in hospitalized ...
Gregory S. Weingart, Phillip Jordan, Kei‐Lwun Yee, Lauren Green   +3 more
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DIAGNOSING ACUTE COMPARTMENT SYNDROME [PDF]

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British volume, 2003
Compartment syndrome has been defined as “a condition in which increased pressure within a limited space compromises the circulation and function of the tissues within that space”.1 It is most commonly seen after injuries to the leg2-5 and forearm6-8 but may also occur in the arm,9 thigh,10 foot,11-13 buttock,14 hand15 and abdomen.16 It typically ...
Kirsten G B, Elliott, Alan J, Johnstone
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Compartment Syndrome following Below-Knee Amputation

Case Reports in Orthopedics, 2022
In the setting of below-knee amputation, compartment syndrome is a rare complication. Early clinical symptoms of an acute compartment syndrome following below-knee amputation can mimic or be masked by postoperative pain management. We present the case of
Adam S. Gerry, Zachary K. Christopher, Karan Patel, Todd A. Kile, Joshua S. Bingham   +4 more
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Idiopathic spontaneous compartment syndrome of the right lower limb: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2021
Background Acutely painful lower limb is a common presentation to the emergency department, and acute compartment syndrome is an important differential diagnosis to consider given the correct predisposing history and clinical presentation.
Sareesh Bandapaati, Rayno Navinan Mitrakrishnan   +1 more
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Acute abdominal compartment syndrome [PDF]

Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthésie, 2009
Acute abdominal compartment syndrome can be an elusive clinical diagnosis for which critical care physicians must exercise a high index of suspicion in the differential diagnosis of hemodynamic compromise and hemorrhagic shock. The purpose of these Rounds is to describe a case of abdominal compartment syndrome and to summarize the pathophysiology ...
Nancy, Deslauriers, Renée, Déry, André, Denault   +2 more
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Assessment and diagnosis of acute limb compartment syndrome: A literature review [PDF]

, 2014
Background: Compartment syndrome is a collection of symptoms that signal increased pressure in the muscle compartment and results in compromised tissue perfusion.
Ali, Parveen, Santy-Tomlinson, Julie, Watson, Roger   +2 more
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Experience with the emergency vascular repair of upper limb arterial transection with concurrent acute compartment syndrome: two case reports [PDF]

Journal of Trauma and Injury, 2023
Upper extremity vascular injuries occurring with acute compartment syndrome are very challenging to manage in an emergency context in resource-poor settings.
Charles Chidiebele Maduba, Ugochukwu Uzodimma Nnadozie, Victor Ifeanyichukwu Modekwe   +2 more
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Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome as an Etiology of Obstructive Uropathy [PDF]

, 2013
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is an iatrogenic complication of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) protocols performed in women undergoing assisted reproductive technologies.
Alappan, Narendrakumar, Chopra, Amit, Guddati, Achuta K., Marak, Creticus P., Ponea, Ana M.   +4 more
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Effectiveness of Serial Measurement of Differential Pressure in Closed Tibial Diaphyseal Fractures in Diagnosing Acute Compartment Syndrome using Whiteside's Technique [PDF]

Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, 2016
Acute Compartment Syndrome is a limb-threatening emergency and it occurs most commonly after fractures. The aim of our study is to find out the effectiveness of serial measurement of differential pressure in closed tibial diaphyseal fractures, in ...
Ramprasath DR, Thirunarayanan V, David J, Anbazhagan S   +3 more
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