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Case Reports
. 1996 Oct;77(4):546-9.
doi: 10.1093/bja/77.4.546.

Bilateral compartment syndrome complicating prolonged lithotomy position

J Tuckey  1
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Bilateral compartment syndrome complicating prolonged lithotomy position

J Tuckey. Br J Anaesth. 1996 Oct.
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Abstract

A case of bilateral compartment syndrome after prolonged Lloyd-Davies lithotomy position is described. The diagnosis was made early, despite effective extradural bupivacaine-fentanyl analgesia. The aetiology, diagnosis, pathology and treatment of compartment syndrome are described. Complications of the syndrome may be life-threatening and permanently disabling. The anaesthetist should be aware of the potential complications of the operative positions of the unconscious patient.

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