Acute Lower Leg Compartment Syndrome: A Rare Complication following CABG

Compartment syndrome of lower legs following coronary artery bypass grafting is a rare complication which results from a combination of local and systemic factors. Early recognition is vital for good outcome. The case discussed describes this rare complication of CABG resulting in long term disabili...

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Main Authors: Muazzam Tahir, Sean Galvin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Surgery
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/5268174
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spelling doaj-art-3bac20f482864765a3f2cdac0c6592952025-08-20T02:08:03ZengWileyCase Reports in Surgery2090-69002090-69192016-01-01201610.1155/2016/52681745268174Acute Lower Leg Compartment Syndrome: A Rare Complication following CABGMuazzam Tahir0Sean Galvin1Wellington Regional Hospital, Capital and Coast District Health Board, Wellington 6021, New ZealandWellington Regional Hospital, Capital and Coast District Health Board, Wellington 6021, New ZealandCompartment syndrome of lower legs following coronary artery bypass grafting is a rare complication which results from a combination of local and systemic factors. Early recognition is vital for good outcome. The case discussed describes this rare complication of CABG resulting in long term disability.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/5268174
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title Acute Lower Leg Compartment Syndrome: A Rare Complication following CABG
title_full Acute Lower Leg Compartment Syndrome: A Rare Complication following CABG
title_fullStr Acute Lower Leg Compartment Syndrome: A Rare Complication following CABG
title_full_unstemmed Acute Lower Leg Compartment Syndrome: A Rare Complication following CABG
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