BACKGROUND: Compartment syndrome is a potentially devastating complication with possible permanent neuromuscular and kidney damage. CASE: A woman who had undergone radical hysterectomy with pelvic and paraaortic lymphadenectomy was diagnosed with compartment syndrome of the lower left limb. Thrombosis of the left common iliac artery was also found after emergency fasciotomy. CONCLUSION: Arterial thrombosis is less common than deep vein thrombosis during gynecologic operations, but the lithotomy position may cause insufficient arterial circulation in both the pelvis and legs.
BACKGROUND: Compartment syndrome is a potentially devastating complication with possible permanent neuromuscular and kidney damage. CASE: A woman who had undergone radical hysterectomy with pelvic and paraaortic lymphadenectomy was diagnosed with compartment syndrome of the lower left limb. Thrombosis of the left common iliac artery was also found after emergency fasciotomy. CONCLUSION: Arterial thrombosis is less common than deep vein thrombosis during gynecologic operations, but the lithotomy position may cause insufficient arterial circulation in both the pelvis and legs.
Authors: Michael A Ulm; Nicole D Fleming; Vijayashri Rallapali; Mark F Munsell; Pedro T Ramirez; Shannon N Westin; Alpa M Nick; Kathleen M Schmeler; Pamela T Soliman Journal: Gynecol Oncol Date: 2014-10-23 Impact factor: 5.482
Authors: Jihee Yeon; Ye Won Jung; Shin Seok Yang; Byung Hun Kang; Mina Lee; Young Bok Ko; Jung Bo Yang; Ki Hwan Lee; Heon Jong Yoo Journal: Obstet Gynecol Sci Date: 2017-03-16