Lower limb compartment syndrome resulting from malignant hyperthermia.
We report a case of compartment syndrome complicating malignant hyperthermia (MH) in a previously healthy patient. An intraoperative MH crisis responded to treatment with intravenous dantrolene. The patient subsequently developed a lower limb compartment syndrome which required fasciotomy. Recognition of the link between MH and compartment syndrome helps ensure prompt diagnosis and treatment of this rare complication of MH.
Johnson
I A
IA
Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Andrzejowski
J C
JC
Currie
J S
JS
D000293:Adolescent; D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000009:adverse effects; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D008297:Male; D008305:Malignant Hyperthermia / Q000150:complications*