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Lateral gluteal myonecrosis in a patient undergoing partial nephrectomy in the modified flank position.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12597972     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This is the first report of postoperative rhabdomyolysis occurring in a patient positioned in the "modified flank position," with the kidney rest positioned under the top of the iliac crest. The patient was treated with aggressive intravenous fluid hydration and hyperbaric oxygen therapy with maintenance of normal renal function and near complete recovery of gluteal muscle function.
Authors:
James A Brown
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Urology     Volume:  61     ISSN:  1527-9995     ISO Abbreviation:  Urology     Publication Date:  2003 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2003-02-24     Completed Date:  2003-04-16     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0366151     Medline TA:  Urology     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  462     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
David Grant United States Air Force Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, California, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Female
Fluid Therapy
Humans
Hyperbaric Oxygenation
Muscle, Skeletal / physiology,  physiopathology
Nephrectomy / adverse effects,  methods*
Posture*
Rhabdomyolysis / etiology*,  physiopathology,  therapy
Surgical Equipment / adverse effects*

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