Acute Lower Leg Compartment Syndrome: A Rare Complication following CABG. (21st July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tahir, Muazzam; Galvin, Sean
• Other Names: Silberman Shuli Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2016(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-07-21
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2016/5268174
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : Compartment syndrome of lower legs following coronary artery bypass grafting is a rare complication which results from a combination of local and systemic factors. Early recognition is vital for good outcome. The case discussed describes this rare complication of CABG resulting in long term disability.