Thigh and leg compartment syndrome in the absence of lower extremity trauma following MAST application.
This report describes a patient with massive hemoperitoneum secondary to a gunshot wound. The patient sustained no lower extremity trauma but developed a thigh and leg compartment syndrome after application of military antishock trousers (MAST). This is an unusual complication, but if it is recognized and treated promptly, further morbidity can be avoided.
D000328:Adult; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000209:etiology*; D005676:Gravity Suits / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006465:Hemoperitoneum / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D013848:Thigh / Q000098:blood supply; D013997:Time Factors; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000628:therapy