ISSN 2756-3316
African Journal of Medical Case Reports Vol. 4 (2), pp. 001-003, February, 2016. © International Scholars Journals
Short Communication
Compartment syndrome
Arcot Rekha
Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Porur, Chennai, India. Tel: 91-044-22520256. E-mail: [email protected]
Accepted 24 November, 2015
Compartment syndrome is a condition that trauma surgeons are familiar with. A high index of suspicion is needed among clinicians for early recognition and timely referral of this limb and life threatening condition.
Abstract
Key words: Compartment syndrome, Fasciotomy, Hyperbaric oxygen.