Literature DB >> 26890848

An expanding forearm phlegmon and subsequent compartment syndrome.

R A Agha1, J Geh1.   

Abstract

We present the case of a young, fit woman who developed a forearm phlegmon with subsequent compartment syndrome. Further investigation found her to be suffering from endocarditis and she had had recent dental work. Presentation and management is discussed, with learning points highlighted.

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Keywords:  Compartment syndrome; Phlegmon

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Year:  2016        PMID: 26890848      PMCID: PMC5226171          DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2016.0083

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Ann R Coll Surg Engl        ISSN: 0035-8843            Impact factor:   1.891


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Journal:  J Res Med Sci       Date:  2012-09       Impact factor: 1.852

4.  Extensive phlegmon and pyoderma gangrenosum: diagnostic difficulties.

Authors:  Dominika Wcisło-Dziadecka; Beata Bergler-Czop; Ligia Brzezińska-Wcisło; Hubert Arasiewicz
Journal:  Postepy Dermatol Alergol       Date:  2015-02-04       Impact factor: 1.837

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