title: MRI findings in crural compartment syndrome: a case series.
abstract: Compartment syndrome occurs when the pressure inside a closed fascial compartment increases to a level that compromises the blood supply to the structures. Untreated compartment syndrome commonly leads to muscle necrosis, limb amputation, and, if it is severe, which is seen in large compartments, renal failure and death may occur. We discussed MRI findings of crural compartment syndrome based on the case series.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey, temelfatihyilmaz@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Temel Fatih
authors.initials: TF
authors.lastname: Yılmaz
authors.forename: Huseyin
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Toprak
authors.forename: Kerem
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Bilsel
authors.forename: Hüseyin
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ozdemir
authors.forename: Ayse
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Aralasmak
authors.forename: Alpay
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Alkan
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001510:Bed Rest / Q000009:adverse effects; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000150:complications; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D003287:Contrast Media; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D005082:Physical Exertion; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media
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