Acute morbidity and complications of thigh compartment syndrome: A report of 26 cases

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To describe the patient population, etiology, and complications associated with thigh compartment syndrome (TCS). TCS is a rare condition, affecting less than 0.3% of trauma patients, caused by elevated pressure within a constrained...

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Main Authors: Kanlic Enes M, Pinski Sarah E, Verwiebe Eric G, Saller Jeremy, Smith Wade R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-08-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
Online Access:http://www.pssjournal.com/content/4/1/13