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Acute Compartment Syndrome of the Forearm Following Autologous Blood Reinfusion: A Case Report

Authors: Matthew Noyes, Michael J. Coffey, Dennis M. Brown, Homayoun Mesghali

Published in: HAND | Issue 3/2010

Abstract

Compartment syndrome is a condition with multiple reported etiologies, and permanent disability may ensue if not treated in a timely fashion. We report the first case, to our knowledge, of acute forearm compartment syndrome caused by intravenous autologous blood reinfusion. The patient underwent forearm fasciotomy, and hematoma was encountered deep to the superficial volar fascia, presumably extravasated from the reinfusion catheter. With the rise in the number of knee and hip arthroplasties, surgeons need a heightened awareness of the possible complications and morbidity associated with a presumed increase in autologous blood reinfusion.

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Title: Acute Compartment Syndrome of the Forearm Following Autologous Blood Reinfusion: A Case Report
Authors: Matthew Noyes
Michael J. Coffey
Dennis M. Brown
Homayoun Mesghali
Publication date: 01-09-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: HAND / Issue 3/2010
Print ISSN: 1558-9447
Electronic ISSN: 1558-9455
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11552-009-9237-0

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