title: Bilateral compartment syndrome after a long gynecologic operation in the lithotomy position.
abstract: Compartment syndrome occurred after a tubal anastomosis in a prolonged lithotomy position. This syndrome carries the risk of permanent neuromuscular and kidney damage. The pathophysiologic features of the syndrome are reviewed. Specific guidelines for the prevention and management of this syndrome in patients undergoing gynecologic procedures are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women and Infants' Hospital, Providence, RI 02905.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Adler
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Loughlin
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Morin
authors.forename: R V
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Haning
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000209:etiology*; D005187:Fallopian Tubes / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D011187:Posture; D013997:Time Factors