Spectral Doppler findings in a rare case of acute compartment syndrome following leg burn
Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is an orthopedic emergency condition, which is rarely attributed to burns. It occurs when pressure in an enclosed space rises to a point where it reduces blood flow and impairs tissue perfusion. Its consequences often lead to ischemia and possible necrosis within tha...
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doaj-112da3aaf53444ca8718c33d86bf991f2020-11-24T23:30:03ZengElsevierRadiology Case Reports1930-04332018-04-01132352355Spectral Doppler findings in a rare case of acute compartment syndrome following leg burnOmer A. Mahmoud0Mustafa Z. Mahmoud1Medical Ultrasound Imaging Department, Dr. Mohamed Abdel Mageed Ali Medical Complex, Alnohood, SudanRadiology and Medical Imaging Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 422, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia; Corresponding author.Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is an orthopedic emergency condition, which is rarely attributed to burns. It occurs when pressure in an enclosed space rises to a point where it reduces blood flow and impairs tissue perfusion. Its consequences often lead to ischemia and possible necrosis within that space. Until now, the use of Doppler assessment to explore different types of compartment syndrome has yielded contradictory findings. Here, we present a significant increase of blood flow velocity in the arteries proximal to the burned area. Thus, the combination of Duplex ultrasound results with clinical findings will help vascular surgeons to make immediate decision to perform fasciotomy. Keywords: Compartment syndrome, Spectral Dopplerhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S193004331730496X |
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Spectral Doppler findings in a rare case of acute compartment syndrome following leg burn |
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Spectral Doppler findings in a rare case of acute compartment syndrome following leg burn |
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Spectral Doppler findings in a rare case of acute compartment syndrome following leg burn |
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Spectral Doppler findings in a rare case of acute compartment syndrome following leg burn |
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spectral doppler findings in a rare case of acute compartment syndrome following leg burn |
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Radiology Case Reports |
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1930-0433 |
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Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is an orthopedic emergency condition, which is rarely attributed to burns. It occurs when pressure in an enclosed space rises to a point where it reduces blood flow and impairs tissue perfusion. Its consequences often lead to ischemia and possible necrosis within that space. Until now, the use of Doppler assessment to explore different types of compartment syndrome has yielded contradictory findings. Here, we present a significant increase of blood flow velocity in the arteries proximal to the burned area. Thus, the combination of Duplex ultrasound results with clinical findings will help vascular surgeons to make immediate decision to perform fasciotomy. Keywords: Compartment syndrome, Spectral Doppler |
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