title: Compartment-syndrome of the lower extremity after CABG.
abstract: Three cases of compartment-syndrome of the lower extremity are presented as an example of a specific type of compartment syndrome of the donorleg after CABG. The possible factors contributing to this complication are being discussed, and guidelines are given to adequately diagnose and treat this problem.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University Hospital Maastricht, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: van den Wildenberg
authors.forename: P F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Houben
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Maessen
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D000868:Anterior Compartment Syndrome / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D001458:Bandages; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000637:transplantation*