Vasospasm after use of a tourniquet: another cause of postoperative limb ischemia?
Two previously reported causes of postoperative limb ischemia after use of a tourniquet, compartment syndrome and arterial thromboembolism, require aggressive and invasive management. We report another probable cause that can be managed nonsurgically: vasospasm.
Gazmuri
Rodrigo R
RR
Intensive Care & Anesthesia Unit, Mutual de Seguridad Hospital, C.CH.C. Santiago, Chile. rgazmuri@entelchile.net
Muñoz
Juan A
JA
Ilic
Juan P
JP
Urtubia
Ricardo M
RM
Glucksmann
Roberto R
RR
D000328:Adult; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology*; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D014111:Tourniquets / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000150:complications*