eprintid: 18654
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creators_name: Radosa, Julia C.
creators_name: Radosa, Marc P.
creators_name: Sütterlin, Marc
title: Acute lower limb compartment syndrome after Cesarean section: a case report
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abstract: Abstract: Introduction Acute compartment syndrome of the lower limb is a rare but severe intra- and post-partum complication. Prompt diagnosis is essential to avoid permanent functional restriction or even the loss of the affected limb. Clinical signs and symptoms might be nonspecific, especially in the early stages; therefore, knowledge of predisposing risk factors can be helpful.   Case presentation We present the case of a 32-year-old Caucasian woman with acute post-partum compartment syndrome. Conclusion: Acute compartment syndrome is an important differential diagnosis for the sudden onset of intra- or post-partum lower-limb pain. Predisposing factors for the manifestation of acute compartment syndrome in an obstetric environment are augmented intra-partum blood loss, prolonged hypotensive episodes and the use of oxytocin to support or induce labor because of its vasoconstrictive properties. Treatment is prompt surgical decompression by performing fasciotomy in any affected muscular compartments.  
date: 2011
publisher: BioMed Central
id_scheme: DOI
id_number: http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-5-161
ppn_swb: 1657036723
own_urn: urn:nbn:de:bsz:16-heidok-186545
language: eng
bibsort: RADOSAJULIACUTELOWER2011
full_text_status: public
publication: Journal of medical case reports
volume: 5
number: 161
place_of_pub: London
pagerange: 1-3
issn: 1752-1947
citation:   Radosa, Julia C. ; Radosa, Marc P. ; Sütterlin, Marc  (2011) Acute lower limb compartment syndrome after Cesarean section: a case report.  Journal of medical case reports, 5 (161).  pp. 1-3.  ISSN 1752-1947     
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