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Multiple limb compartment syndromes in a recruit with sickle cell trait.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21805771     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Sickle cell trait, as opposed to the disease, is a rare condition with fewer medical complications. We present a case of a 24 year old Army recruit, who required multiple fasciotomies for limb compartment syndrome, associated with sickle cell trait. We discuss the management, complications and screening programmes of the condition and make suggestions for the training of sickle cell trait personnel in planning a career in the Armed Forces.
Authors:
A Way; S Ganesan; M McErlain
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps     Volume:  157     ISSN:  0035-8665     ISO Abbreviation:  J R Army Med Corps     Publication Date:  2011 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-08-02     Completed Date:  2011-09-27     Revised Date:  2012-02-10    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7505627     Medline TA:  J R Army Med Corps     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  182-3     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Frimley Park Hospital, Portsmouth Road, Camberley, Surrey. adamcway@hotmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Compartment Syndromes / etiology*,  surgery
Exercise*
Extremities / blood supply*,  surgery
Fascia / surgery
Humans
Male
Military Personnel
Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy
Sickle Cell Trait / complications*
Comments/Corrections
Comment In:
J R Army Med Corps. 2011 Dec;157(4):417-8   [PMID:  22319993 ]
J R Army Med Corps. 2011 Dec;157(4):418   [PMID:  22319994 ]

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