| Current concepts in pathophysiology and diagnosis of compartment syndromes. | |
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PMID: 2696754 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A compartment syndrome is a neurovascular compromise resulting from an increased local tissue pressure. Compartment syndromes can have many etiologies and may arise in any area of the body that has little or no capacity for tissue expansion. The sequelae are severe in the absence of immediate diagnosis and treatment. The diagnosis is usually a clinical one but compartment pressure measurements are often helpful. Many methods of treatment have been investigated, but definitive treatment consists of immediate removal of the constricting force, most often accomplished with surgical fasciotomy. |
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Authors:
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R E Moore; R J Friedman |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of emergency medicine Volume: 7 ISSN: 0736-4679 ISO Abbreviation: J Emerg Med Publication Date: 1989 Nov-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1990-04-12 Completed Date: 1990-04-12 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8412174 Medline TA: J Emerg Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 657-62 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Compartment Syndromes
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diagnosis,
physiopathology*,
therapy Humans |
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