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Abdominal compartment syndrome with massive lower-extremity edema caused by colonic obstruction and distention.

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Abdominal compartment syndrome is a well-described condition in which increased intra-abdominal pressure causes various physiologic derangements with adverse effects on cardiac, pulmonary, and renal function. A patient presented with radiation-induced distal colonic obstruction, abdominal

Compartment syndrome because of acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy: a case report and literature review.

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Acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy (AHEI) is a benign, self-limiting vasculitis that usually resolves completely without any sequelae or a need for active therapy. To our knowledge, compartment syndrome because of AHEI has not been reported. Chart data for a single case were reviewed and reported in

Hyperbaric oxygen reduces edema and necrosis of skeletal muscle in compartment syndromes associated with hemorrhagic hypotension.

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This study examined the effect of exposures to hyperbaric oxygen on the development of the edema and necrosis of muscle that are associated with compartment syndromes that are complicated by hemorrhagic hypotension. A compartment syndrome (twenty millimeters of mercury for six hours) was induced by

Hydrops fetalis and neonatal abdominal compartment syndrome continuum from immature gastric teratoma: a case report.

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Hydrops fetalis as well as abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) are conditions that are associated with high mortality rates. A rare case of immature gastric teratoma causing fetal hydrops and subsequent ACS is presented. The related pathophysiologic mechanisms are discussed, and the

Compartment Syndrome of the Hand Presenting as Bullous Edema.

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Compartment syndrome of the hand can be a challenging diagnosis to ascertain. The difficulty in diagnosis is in part due to the absence of an established diagnostic criteria. Additionally, when a patient presents obtunded or with an altered sensorium, the identification of compartment syndrome of

[Diffuse cerebral edema and pseudo-subarachnoid hemorrhaging in a patient with abdominal compartment syndrome due to acute peritonitis].

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Muscle crush compartment syndrome: fulminant local edema with threatening systemic effects.

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[Compression phenomenon of the popliteal veins by bilateral compartment syndromes after many hours of surgery in lithotomy position].

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We report on a case of a 64-year-old female patient who developed a compartment syndrome of both lower legs following an extensive surgical procedure performed in lithotomy position. In this case, surgery involved a conversion of a transversal colostomy to a sigmoidostomy. The duration of surgery

Computed tomography angiography and magnetic resonance imaging performance of acute segmental single compartment syndrome following an Achilles tendon repair: A case report and literature review.

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Acute compartment syndrome of the lower extremity is a serious postinjury complication that requires emergency treatment. Early diagnosis is of paramount importance for a good outcome. Four muscle compartments in the calf (anterior, lateral, deep posterior, and superficial posterior) may be

Secondary Abdominal Compartment Syndrome in a Patientwith Isolated Extraperitoneal Injuries.

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The abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is defined as increased intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) associated with adverse physiologic consequences. The ACS ismost commonly diagnosed in patients sustaining abdominal or pelvic trauma, or suffering some other intraabdominal hemorrhagic catastrophe.

[Compartment syndrome. Definition, etiology, pathophysiology].

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A compartment syndrome is a condition in which increased pressure a confined fascial space causes decreased capillary blood flow and tissue function below a level necessary for viability. There are a variety of possible etiologies, such as increased compartment content (hematoma, edema, exertion,

Vacuum-assisted closure for fasciotomy wounds following compartment syndrome of the leg.

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This study evaluated the efficacy of vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) for treatment of fasciotomy wounds for traumatic compartment syndrome. The authors reviewed the records of a consecutive series of 34 patients who had compartment syndrome of the leg requiring the standard two-incision release of all

Abdominal compartment syndrome in gynecologic surgery.

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BACKGROUND Abdominal compartment syndrome is a rare condition in which increased intra-abdominal pressure adversely affects perfusion and viability of the viscera, and the cardiovascular, respiratory, and renal systems. The syndrome follows acute abdominal events such as abdominal trauma,

Acute compartment syndrome from anterior thigh muscle contusion: a report of eight cases.

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Eight patients with an anterior thigh muscle contusion or rupture developed an acute anterior compartment syndrome. All patients had an increased pressure in the quadriceps muscle, ranging between 41 and 80 mm Hg. At fasciotomy, three cases had a hematoma in the rectus femoris and four in the vastus

Acute Paraspinal Compartment Syndrome in an Unconscious Patient.

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Compartment syndrome can be a limb-threatening emergency that may require immediate intervention. It usually involves the extremities but any closed compartment of the body is susceptible to it. Paraspinal compartment extends on both sides of the spine. Prolonged lying on the back in unconscious

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