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A Novel Technique of Rescuing Capsulorhexis Radial Tear-out using a Cystotome
Published on: January 17, 2011
[Rupture of a Baker cyst with compartment syndrome. A rare complication of knee arthroscopy]
B Wälchli1, J Molnar, R Inderbitzi
1Chirurgische Klinik, Limmattalspital, Schlieren, Schweiz.
Abstract:
We report a case of leakage of irrigation fluid into the extra-articular soft tissue, due to rupture of a Baker's cyst during arthroscopy of the knee joint. A four-quadrant fasciotomy of the calf musculature was performed to prevent the devasting ischemic complications of an imminent compartment syndrome. A survey of the literature reveals no consensus regarding the treatment of such complications. On the contrary, some authors recommend avoiding fasciotomy and waiting for spontaneous reabsorption of the irrigation fluid.
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