Iatrogenic forearm compartment syndrome in a cardiac intensive care unit induced by brachial artery puncture and acute anticoagulation |
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Authors: | Shabat Shay Carmel Avi Cohen Yael Sagiv Paul Barchilon Vidal Stren Avi Nyska Meir |
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Affiliation: | Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Unit of Hand Surgery, Sapir Medical Center, 48 Tchernichovsky St., 44281 Kfar Sava, Israel. drshabat@hotmail.com |
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Abstract: | A previously healthy patient developed late compartment syndrome in the cardiac intensive care unit after a brachial artery puncture due to acute heparinization after successful percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) and stent implantation. The cardiologists recognized the problem and immediately consulted an orthopedic surgeon, who promptly performed surgery. The latter consisted of decompression and fasciotomy. The patient recovered excellent hand function without any neurologic or muscular deficits. Knowledge and understanding of the clinical aspects of this complication are crucial in this devastating syndrome. |
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