Lower leg compartment syndrome following prolonged orthopedic surgery in the lithotomy position -A case report-
Surgical procedures necessitating the prolonged use of the lithotomy position can be associated with neuromuscular dysfunction. Compartment syndrome of the lower leg is a grave complication which, if unrecognized, can lead to either permanent neuromuscular dysfunction or limb loss. We report a case...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Anesthesiologists
2010-12-01
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| Series: | Korean Journal of Anesthesiology |
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| Online Access: | http://ekja.org/upload/pdf/kjae-59-S49.pdf |