title: [Compartment syndrome].
abstract: Compartment syndrome most commonly occurs following revascularization of an acutely ischemic extremity. It is not only a danger for patient's extremity but also for his or her life if it is not detected and treated in time. The authors present 37 patients treated during 10-years period at the Department of Surgery, University Hospital in Pilsen for compartment syndrome after acute extremity ischemia due to arterial occlusion or trauma. Twenty-five (67.6%) patients healed without complication. Amputation and mortality rate was 16.2%. The main cause of patient's death was reperfusion injury. The length of ischemia and time of fasciotomy were statistically significant factors for the result of treatment. The authors emphasize the significance of early diagnosis and treatment of compartment syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Chirurgická klinika FN, Plzen.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Treska
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Kuntscher
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Sefrna
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged
vernacular_title: Compartment syndrom.