Forearm fasciotomy post cardiac surgery.
Compartment syndrome is an uncommon diagnosis in the field of cardiac surgery. Early diagnosis and prompt operative decompression are essential for a successful outcome in terms of functional status of the limb concerned and mortality. The management of a compartment syndrome of the forearm is identical to that of the leg.
Poullis
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Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Hammersmith Hospital, East Action, London, UK. mpoullis@rpms.ac.uk
Lawrence
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Ratnatunga
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D001021:Aortic Valve; D001132:Arm / Q000601:surgery*; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D019299:Decompression, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010147:Pain Measurement; D016896:Treatment Outcome