A Comprehensive Review of Compartment Syndrome

• Other Authors: Beig Mirza, Saqeb (Editor), Elawady, Khaled (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: IntechOpen 2021
• Subjects: Orthopaedics & fractures; abdominal compartment syndrome, fasciotomy, intensive care unit, multiple organ failure, complications
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Compartment syndrome is a condition caused by an increase in pressure in a closed anatomical space. It can lead to irreversible damage and necrosis of the contents of that space with devastating consequences for the patient. It can affect the musculoskeletal system as well as sites outside the muscu...