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A Novel Non-invasive Method for the Detection of Elevated Intra-compartmental Pressures of the Leg
Published on: May 31, 2019
Lower leg compartment syndrome after appendicectomy
Shane C O'Neill1, Darren F Lui1, Colm Murphy1
1Department of Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedics, Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin, Dublin 12, Ireland.
Abstract:
A 10-year-old boy presented with severe left lower leg pain, uncontrolled with increasing analgesia after appendicectomy. A diagnosis of acute compartment syndrome was made after a delayed referral to the orthopaedic service. The patient subsequently underwent an emergency fasciotomy and made a good functional recovery. To the best of our knowledge this is the first reported case of paediatric lower leg compartment syndrome after appendicectomy in the literature. The case report serves to highlight the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for compartment syndrome.
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