COMPARTMENT SYNDROME ASSOCIATED WITH LITHOTOMY POSITION AND INTERMITTENT COMPRESSION STOCKINGS
作者:
Stephen Cohen,
W. Hurt,
期刊:
Obstetrics & Gynecology
(OVID Available online 2001)
卷期:
Volume 97,
issue 5
页码: 832-833
ISSN:0029-7844
年代: 2001
出版商: OVID
数据来源: OVID
摘要:
BackgroundCompartment syndrome is a condition in which increased tissue pressure within a limited tissue space compromises the circulation and function of the contents of the space.CaseA 43-year-old black woman, para 3, had repair of a recurrent vesicovaginal fistula. She was placed in a low lithotomy position with thigh length sequential compression sleeves. The procedure lasted more than 5 hours. On postoperative day 1, she complained of pain in her right leg and foot. Compartment syndrome was diagnosed and emergency fasciotomy was done.ConclusionGynecologists should be aware of the possibility of compartment syndrome during prolonged procedures with patients in the lithotomy position. Concomitant intermittent compression sleeves might further increase the risk. Early diagnosis and treatment of compression syndrome are essential to minimize long-term neurovascular morbidity.
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