Rhabdomyolysis-myoglobinurea: consequences of prolonged tourniquet.
The authors review the literature on rhabdomyolysis and myoglobinuria and relate these phenomena to prolonged intraoperative tourniquet time in a case report. They alert the practitioner to the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of such problems and emphasize the importance of early recognition.
D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000517:prevention & control; D000293:Adolescent; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009212:Myoglobinuria / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014111:Tourniquets / Q000009:adverse effects*