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Spontaneous compartment syndrome in a patient with diabetes and statin administration: a case report

Compartment syndrome is a condition characterized by pressure increasing in the inextensible muscular compartments that leads to a decrease of capillary perfusion with consequent ischemic lesions of the logia elements. The authors report a case of an unusual compartment syndrome with spontaneous ons...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Flamini, Stefano, Zoccali, Carmine, Persi, Emanuele, Calvisi, Vittorio
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer Milan 2008
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2656963/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19384624
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10195-008-0004-8
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Sumario:Compartment syndrome is a condition characterized by pressure increasing in the inextensible muscular compartments that leads to a decrease of capillary perfusion with consequent ischemic lesions of the logia elements. The authors report a case of an unusual compartment syndrome with spontaneous onset in a patient with type II diabetes and chronic therapy with statins (Atorvastatin). The condition was successfully treated by a fasciotomy and medical support. The importance of a correct anamnesis and a high level of suspicion is emphasized.