Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of the extremities in children

被引：19
作者：
Ramos, Carmen [1 ]
Whyte, Christine M.
Harris, Burton H.
机构：
[1] Montefiore Med Ctr, Childrens Hosp, Div Pediat Surg, Bronx, NY 10467 USA
来源：
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY | 2006年 / 41卷 / 12期
关键词：
Compartment syndrome; Myositis; Necrotizing fasciitis; Fasciotomy;
D O I：
10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2006.08.042
中图分类号：
R72 [儿科学];
学科分类号：
100202 ;
摘要：
Acute compartment syndrome of an extremity poses a threat to both life and limb. The usual cause in children is trauma, especially fractures and burns. Two recent cases of nontraumatic compartment syndrome of the extremities in children are presented, both owing to infection followed by myositis or fasciitis. Both cases required urgent decompression by fasciotomy, resulting in limb salvage and full recovery of neuromuscular function of the extremity. The value of prompt recognition and treatment of this condition is emphasized. (C) 2006 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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