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Rhabdomyolysis requiring fasciotomy following heroine abuse.

M J Vucak1.   

Abstract

A 29 year old man presented with heroin overdose and rhabdomyolysis necessitating fasciotomy of the left leg muscle compartments. Early recognition of the syndrome of heroine-induced rhabdomyolysis and compartment syndrome is essential to prevent long-term orthopaedic complications.

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Year:  1991        PMID: 1859312     DOI: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1991.tb00282.x

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Aust N Z J Surg        ISSN: 0004-8682


  2 in total

1.  A Case of Rhabdomyolysis After Intravenous Heroin Use.

Authors:  Subramoniam Madhusoodanan; Sanjay Gupta; Gregoria Calleja; Olivera Bogunovic; Ronald Brenner
Journal:  Prim Care Companion J Clin Psychiatry       Date:  2004

2.  [Compartment syndrome. Frequently missed, with severe sequelae].

Authors:  B Balogh; H Piza-Katzer
Journal:  Langenbecks Arch Chir       Date:  1995
  2 in total

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