title: Spontaneous compartment syndrome in a patient with diabetes and statin administration: a case report.
abstract: Compartment syndrome is a condition characterized by pressure increasing in the inextensible muscular compartments that leads to a decrease of capillary perfusion with consequent ischemic lesions of the logia elements. The authors report a case of an unusual compartment syndrome with spontaneous onset in a patient with type II diabetes and chronic therapy with statins (Atorvastatin). The condition was successfully treated by a fasciotomy and medical support. The importance of a correct anamnesis and a high level of suspicion is emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Medical School of L'Aquila, "San Salvatore" Regional Hospital, L'Aquila (AQ), Italy. stefanoflamini@libero.it
authors.forename: Stefano
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Flamini
authors.forename: Carmine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Zoccali
authors.forename: Emanuele
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Persi
authors.forename: Vittorio
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Calvisi