A case of acute renal failure and compartment syndrome after an alcoholic binge

Authors
Sofat, N Bell, S Turner, J Warrens, AN
Citation
N. Sofat et al., A case of acute renal failure and compartment syndrome after an alcoholic binge, J AC EMER M, 16(4), 1999, pp. 296-298
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
JOURNAL OF ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY MEDICINE
ISSN journal
13510622 → ACNP
Volume
16
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
296 - 298
Database
ISI
SICI code
1351-0622(199907)16:4<296:ACOARF>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
A 25 year old man presented with anuria and bilateral leg pain two days aft er an alcoholic binge. He subsequently developed rhabdomyolysis causing acu te renal failure, with compartment syndrome of both lower legs. This requir ed urgent dialysis and fasciotomy respectively within six hours of admissio n. He remained dialysis dependent for three weeks and only after four month s was he able to weight bear on both legs. Alcohol is a leading cause of rh abdomyolysis. Early recognition and prompt treatment is essential to preven t serious complications.