Acute rhabdomyolysis following surgery for burns. Possible role of tourniquet ischaemia.
A case is reported of acute rhabdomyolytic renal failure following surgery for minor superficial skin burns. Rhabdomyolysis apparently started peri-operatively. Possible initiating causes are discussed, notably tourniquet ischaemia. The pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment are reviewed.
D000208:Acute Disease; D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000209:etiology; D000293:Adolescent; D002056:Burns / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000209:etiology*; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries*; D014111:Tourniquets / Q000009:adverse effects