Medline ® Abstract for Reference 7
of 'Acute compartment syndrome of the extremities'
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Compartment syndromes.
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Patel RV, Haddad FS
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Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2005;66(10):583.
Compartment syndrome occurs when pressure within a closed muscle compartment exceeds the perfusion pressure and results in muscle and nerve ischaemia. Two distinct conditions are recognized: acute and chronic (exertional) compartment syndromes. Differences in aetiology, pathophysiology and management are elaborated on in this article.
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North East Thames Rotation, London.
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