Compartment syndrome: an unusual complication of the lithotomy position.
The compartment syndrome is a rare complication of surgery in the lithotomy position, but one that may result in neurovascular damage and permanent disability. Herein, we present a case of bilateral three-compartment syndrome following urethroplasty in the dorsolithotomy position, with review of the literature and discussion of the causes and possible means to prevent this complication.
Moses
T A
TA
Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, Colorado.
Kreder
K J
KJ
Thrasher
J B
JB
D000328:Adult; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D011187:Posture; D013997:Time Factors; D014521:Urethra / Q000601:surgery; D014525:Urethral Stricture / Q000601:surgery*