Lower limb compartment syndrome as a complication of radical hysterectomy

Lower limb compartment syndrome as a complication of radical hysterectomy

Highlights • Compartment syndrome is a rare complication of prolonged lithotomy position. • We report a case of compartment syndrome complicating radical hysterectomy. • Prompt diagnosis is crucial to reduce morbidity from compartment syndrome. • Awareness of this complication allows surgeons to add...

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Veröffentlicht in:Gynecologic oncology reports 2016-04, Vol.16, p.39-41
Hauptverfasser: Oman, Sarah A, Schwarz, Daniel, Muntz, Howard G
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Sprache:eng
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Case Report
Compartment syndrome
Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Medicine
Hysterectomy
Lithotomy position
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Zusammenfassung:Highlights • Compartment syndrome is a rare complication of prolonged lithotomy position. • We report a case of compartment syndrome complicating radical hysterectomy. • Prompt diagnosis is crucial to reduce morbidity from compartment syndrome. • Awareness of this complication allows surgeons to address modifiable risk factors.
ISSN:2352-5789
2352-5789
DOI:10.1016/j.gore.2016.02.001