title: Lower limb compartment syndrome as a complication of radical hysterectomy.
abstract: •Compartment syndrome is a rare complication of prolonged lithotomy position.•We report a case of compartment syndrome complicating radical hysterectomy.•Prompt diagnosis is crucial to reduce morbidity from compartment syndrome.•Awareness of this complication allows surgeons to address modifiable risk factors.
authors.affiliation: Women's Cancer Care of Seattle, Northwest Hospital and Medical Center, University of Washington Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA.
authors.forename: Sarah A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Oman
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwest Hospital and Medical Center, University of Washington Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Schwarz
authors.affiliation: Women's Cancer Care of Seattle, Northwest Hospital and Medical Center, University of Washington Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA.
authors.forename: Howard G
authors.initials: HG
authors.lastname: Muntz
keywords: Compartment syndrome; Hysterectomy; Lithotomy position