Missed positional gluteal compartment syndrome in an obese patient after foot surgery: a case report
Abstract Background Gluteal compartment syndrome is an uncommon condition and can be difficult to diagnose. It has been diagnosed after trauma, vascular injury, infection, surgical positioning, and prolonged immobilization from drug or alcohol intoxication. The diagnosis is based on clinical finding...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-09-01
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| Series: | Patient Safety in Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13037-020-00260-8 |