title: Gluteal compartment syndrome.
abstract: Gluteal compartment syndrome is uncommon and is often diagnosed late, resulting in muscle necrosis and sciatic nerve palsy. The mainstay of treatment is prompt diagnosis and early surgery. A high index of suspicion is essential, especially in the setting of major bleeding and excessive pain. Embolization and hyperbaric oxygen may be considered as adjuncts to surgery.
authors.affiliation: Plastic Surgical Unit, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. georgehayden@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Georgina
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Hayden
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Leung
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Leong
mesh_terms: D001642:Bicycling / Q000293:injuries*; D002081:Buttocks / Q000098:blood supply / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006406:Hematoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged