Compartment syndrome in transferred muscle: an unusual complication.
It has been stated, but not reported, that compartment syndrome can occur in a transferred muscle (Bostwick, 1979). We report this unusual complication in two consecutive cases in which a latissimus dorsi muscle transfer had been done.
Rajoo
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Department of Hand and Microsurgery, University of Southern Africa, Medunsa.
Mennen
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Stevanovic
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D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009132:Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D010243:Paralysis / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*