Compartment syndrome following pelvic surgery in the lithotomy position.
We report the cases of two patients who developed compartment syndrome following pelvic surgery in the lithotomy position. These cases highlight this important and potentially devastating complication.
Dua
R S
RS
Department of General Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK.
Bankes
M J K
MJ
Dowd
G S E
GS
Lewis
A A M
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D000328:Adult; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000601:surgery; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000209:etiology*; D004241:Diverticulum, Colon / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010388:Pelvis / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D011187:Posture; D016737:Proctocolectomy, Restorative / Q000009:adverse effects