Forearm fasciotomy post cardiac surgery

Authors
Poullis, M Lawrence, D Ratnatunga, C
Citation
M. Poullis et al., Forearm fasciotomy post cardiac surgery, EUR J CAR-T, 16(5), 1999, pp. 580-581
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
10107940 → ACNP
Volume
16
Issue
5
Year of publication
1999
Pages
580 - 581
Database
ISI
SICI code
1010-7940(199911)16:5<580:FFPCS>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
Compartment syndrome is an uncommon diagnosis in the held of cardiac surger y. Early diagnosis and prompt operative decompression are essential for a s uccessful outcome in terms of functional status of the limb concerned and m ortality. The management of a compartment syndrome of the forearm is identi cal to that of the leg. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.