Compartment syndrome caused by suction.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Compartment syndrome is probably underdiagnosed particularly when the mechanism of injury is indirect. This case is unusual in that the syndrome occurred as a consequence of suction injury and illustrates the benefits of early tissue pressure measurement and surgical decompression.
Medical subject headings
- Accidents, Occupational
- Compartment Syndromes
- Forearm Injuries