title: Late surgical decompression for compartment syndrome of the forearm.
abstract: Two cases are reported of the late diagnosis of compartment syndrome secondary to alcohol and drug overdose. Surgical decompression at two and a half days and at six days, respectively, produced worthwhile recovery. Other reports are reviewed and a case is made for the value of decompression even when performed late, and for delayed and minimal excision of apparently necrotic muscle.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005260:Female; D005542:Forearm / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009068:Movement; D009132:Muscles / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D009336:Necrosis; D012086:Reoperation; D012677:Sensation; D013997:Time Factors