UNEXPECTED RHABDOMYOLYSIS WITH MYOGLOBINURIA IN A PATIENT IN THE SUPINE POSITION

Authors
CHOUFANE S LEMOGNE M JACOB L
Citation
S. Choufane et al., UNEXPECTED RHABDOMYOLYSIS WITH MYOGLOBINURIA IN A PATIENT IN THE SUPINE POSITION, European journal of anaesthesiology, 15(4), 1998, pp. 493-496
Citations number
25
Categorie Soggetti
Anesthesiology
Journal title
European journal of anaesthesiology → ACNP
ISSN journal
02650215
Volume
15
Issue
4
Year of publication
1998
Pages
493 - 496
Database
ISI
SICI code
0265-0215(1998)15:4<493:URWMIA>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
We report a case of post-operative rhabdomyolysis following transmandi bular buccopharyngectomy without reconstruction in a patient remaining in the supine position throughout the procedure. Muscle compression i nduced by a cushion used during the procedure had probably contributed to the rhabdomyolysis. Outcome was favourable without acute renal fai lure. Prevention, early diagnosis and treatment are the keys to a succ essful recovery.