Vasospasm after use of a tourniquet: another cause of postoperative limb ischemia?

Gazmuri, Rodrigo R; Muñoz, Juan A; Ilic, Juan P; Urtubia, Ricardo M; Glucksmann, Roberto R · Anesth Analg · 2002

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Two previously reported causes of postoperative limb ischemia after use of a tourniquet, compartment syndrome and arterial thromboembolism, require aggressive and invasive management. We report another probable cause that can be managed nonsurgically: vasospasm.

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