| Bilateral compartment syndrome in thighs and legs by methanol intoxication: a case report. | |
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PMID: 18660418 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Methanol intoxication is infrequent even though it is easily obtainable. One of the complications in locomotor apparatus is the development of a compartment syndrome of the lower extremities. A case is reported of a 49-year-old man with a compartment syndrome in all compartments of both legs and the anterior compartment of both thighs due to methanol intoxication. The patient underwent a bilateral fasciotomy of the legs and thighs. He also had haemodialysis sessions because of acute renal insufficiency. After 4 weeks of haemodialysis, covering of the fasciotomies with cutaneous autograft and rehabilitation treatment, the patient was able to walk on his own again. Early recognition and treatment of compartment syndrome are essential to avoid complications. |
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Authors:
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G Figueras Coll; G Albortí Fitó; M Iborra Gonzàlez; J M Cavanilles Walker; D Aldea Boniche; J Roca Burniol |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Emergency medicine journal : EMJ Volume: 25 ISSN: 1472-0213 ISO Abbreviation: Emerg Med J Publication Date: 2008 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-07-28 Completed Date: 2008-09-17 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100963089 Medline TA: Emerg Med J Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 540-1 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitari, Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona (Ctra Canyet s/n 08916 Badalona), Spain. guillem9279@hotmail.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Compartment Syndromes
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chemically induced*,
surgery Hemodiafiltration Humans Leg / blood supply* Male Methanol / poisoning* Middle Aged Renal Insufficiency, Acute / chemically induced, therapy Substance-Related Disorders / complications* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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67-56-1/Methanol |
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