Biceps rupture in a patient on long-term anticoagulation leading to compartment syndrome and nerve palsies.
Richards
A M
AM
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, St George's Hospital, London, UK.
Moss
A L
AL
D000368:Aged; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D001132:Arm / Q000294:innervation*; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006406:Hematoma / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care; D008297:Male; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000601:surgery; D009416:Nerve Regeneration / Q000502:physiology; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D010243:Paralysis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D014859:Warfarin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000925:Anticoagulants; D014859:Warfarin