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¹Department of Gastroenterology/General Medicine Singleton Hospital Sketty Lane Sketty Swansea SA2 8QA.

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Area of Science:

Nephrology
Toxicology
Orthopedics

Background:

Rhabdomyolysis, characterized by skeletal muscle breakdown, frequently leads to acute kidney injury.
Causes are diverse, including trauma and non-traumatic factors, with alcohol being a prevalent non-traumatic etiology.
Alcohol-related rhabdomyolysis can present with severe complications like compartment syndrome.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a case of severe alcohol-induced rhabdomyolysis and compartment syndrome.
To highlight the importance of early diagnosis and management of this condition.
To emphasize the link between alcohol abuse and non-traumatic muscle injury.

Main Methods:

Case report of a 25-year-old male patient.
Clinical presentation including painful legs and lower extremity compartment syndrome.
Treatment involved surgical fasciotomy and renal support.

Main Results:

The patient developed rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure following an alcohol binge.
Surgical fasciotomy was performed for compartment syndrome.
The patient showed recovery with renal support and surgical intervention.

Conclusions:

Alcohol is a significant cause of non-traumatic rhabdomyolysis.
Early recognition of alcohol-related rhabdomyolysis and compartment syndrome is vital.
Multidisciplinary management including surgery and renal support improves patient outcomes.