Compartment syndrome complicating prolonged use of the lithotomy position.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Two patients with three postoperative calf compartment syndromes, which followed prolonged lithotomy positioning, will be presented. Potential physiologic mechanisms are described, and a review of current cases in literature are summated.
Medical subject headings
- Compartment Syndromes
- Postoperative Complications
- Posture