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  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Appendectomy is a common pediatric surgical procedure.
  • Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a surgical emergency characterized by increased pressure within a fascial compartment.
  • Post-appendectomy complications can be varied, but ACS is exceptionally rare.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the first case of pediatric lower leg acute compartment syndrome following an appendectomy.
  • To emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and management of ACS in pediatric patients.
  • To highlight a rare but serious complication of a common surgical procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 10-year-old male patient.
  • Clinical presentation of severe left lower leg pain post-appendectomy.
  • Diagnostic workup including orthopaedic consultation for suspected ACS.
  • Intervention: emergency fasciotomy.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with uncontrolled severe left lower leg pain despite analgesia.
  • Delayed referral led to a diagnosis of acute compartment syndrome.
  • Emergency fasciotomy resulted in a good functional recovery.
  • This represents the first reported instance of pediatric lower leg ACS after appendectomy.

Conclusions:

  • Acute compartment syndrome is a rare but critical complication that can occur after appendectomy in children.
  • A high index of suspicion is crucial for timely diagnosis and intervention.
  • Early recognition and surgical decompression (fasciotomy) are vital for favorable outcomes in pediatric ACS.