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  • Title: [Compartment syndrome of the lower part of the leg, exceptional trauma mechanism].
    Author: Larsen MH, Nielsen HT, Wester JU.
    Journal: Ugeskr Laeger; 2003 Jun 30; 165(27):2751-2. PubMed ID: 12886568.
    Abstract:
    Acute compartment syndrome (CS) is a limb threatening condition which warrants emergency treatment. We describe a case of a 37-year-old man with acute CS developed without major trauma. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment by decompressive fasciotomy is of vital importance in order to preserve limb function and to avoid complications. As a consequence of this case the department purchased a pressure transducer. Measurement of high pressure could have saved the patient for an undue risk of serious complications.
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