Compartment syndrome due to reperfusion injury

West Indian Med J. 1996 Dec;45(4):125-6.

Abstract

Theoretically, tissue oedema due to reperfusion injury may be severe enough to cause compartment syndrome. One such rare case is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Compartment Syndromes / diagnosis
  • Compartment Syndromes / etiology*
  • Embolectomy
  • Embolism / physiopathology
  • Embolism / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leg / physiopathology
  • Leg / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Ischemia
  • Reperfusion Injury / complications*