Unrecognised arterial injury of the forearm: a secondary bleed presenting as acute compartment syndrome.
This case describes an arterial injury that remained unrecognised for 3 days, when a sudden secondary bleed caused acute compartment syndrome of the forearm. We have been unable to find another case of compartment syndrome presenting in this manner. The importance of thorough wound exploration is highlighted and the diagnosis and treatment of the syndrome discussed.
Payne
S P
SP
Accident Service, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
Eckersley
J R
JR
D000293:Adolescent; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017534:Radial Artery / Q000293:injuries*; D011826:Radial Nerve / Q000293:injuries; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000150:complications*