Compartment Syndrome - Perpetual Menace in Traumatology
Authors:
J. Melichar; F. Horálek; V. Hándl; Č. Neumann; B. Šmajer; S. Sahely; G. Hanoun
Authors‘ workplace:
Chirurgická klinika LF MU a FN, Brno
Published in:
Čas. Lék. čes. 2000; : 652-654
Category:
Overview
Paper presents current opinions on the definition, causes, classification, diagnosis and treatment of the compartmentsyndrome (CS). The development of CS after the long-bone fractures of the lower extremity and also after the limboperations or trauma without fracture is discussed. The importance of early and correct diagnostics and treatment isalso revealed. Authors present several case reports and they stress the importance of early fasciotomy when necessary.
Key words:
compartment syndrome fasciotomy.
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Addictology Allergology and clinical immunology Angiology Audiology Clinical biochemistry Dermatology & STDs Paediatric gastroenterology Paediatric surgery Paediatric cardiology Paediatric neurology Paediatric ENT Paediatric psychiatry Paediatric rheumatology Diabetology Pharmacy Vascular surgery Pain management Dental HygienistArticle was published in
Journal of Czech Physicians
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