title: Rhabdomyolysis after a long-term thoracic surgery in right decubitus position.
abstract: We report a rare case who developed rhabdomyolysis associated with the use of the right decubitus position for 10 h during thoracotomy with lobectomy. It appears that an increasing of the compartment pressure may induce reperfusion injury of the ischemic muscle by prolonged compression of the gluteal and flank muscles against the operation table. Early recognition and aggressive treatment with intravenous fluid and diuresis may prevent the development of acute renal failure. Adequate prevention in high-risk patients, early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are the keys to a successful recovery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Tri-Service General Hospital and National Defense Medical Center, #325, Section 2, Chengkung Road, Nei-Hu 114, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Kong
authors.forename: S T
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Ho
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.forename: C H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Cherng
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Wong
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011187:Posture; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D019616:Thoracic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*