| Bilateral anterior compartment syndrome after routine coronary artery bypass surgery and severe hypothyroidism. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20868840 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Compartment syndrome is a very rare complication of coronary artery bypass grafting and previously it has only been described unilaterally. We describe the development of compartment syndrome in bilateral anterior compartments of the lower leg after vein harvest for coronary artery bypass grafting. We describe a series of predisposing factors contributing to this condition and its delayed diagnosis, including severe undiagnosed hypothyroidism. We advise a high index of suspicion in patients postvein harvest and recommend thyroid function testing for all patients who have compartment syndrome develop. |
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Authors:
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Jane Mills; Victor Pretorius; Tim Lording; Ashutosh Hardikar; Mark Murton |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Annals of thoracic surgery Volume: 90 ISSN: 1552-6259 ISO Abbreviation: Ann. Thorac. Surg. Publication Date: 2010 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-27 Completed Date: 2010-10-21 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 15030100R Medline TA: Ann Thorac Surg Country: Netherlands |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1338-40 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright © 2010 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, Australia. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
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complications,
surgery* Aged Anterior Compartment Syndrome / etiology* Coronary Artery Bypass / adverse effects*, methods Humans Hypothyroidism / complications, diagnosis* Leg / blood supply* Male Saphenous Vein / transplantation Tissue and Organ Harvesting / adverse effects* |
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