Compartment syndrome-induced muscle injury is diminished by the neutralization of pro-inflammatory cytokines

Abstract. Objectives:. Compartment syndrome (CS) is one of the most devastating consequences of musculoskeletal trauma. The pathophysiology of CS includes elevation of intracompartmental pressure (ICP), causing damage to the microcirculation, decreased oxygen delivery, tissue anoxia, and cell death....

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Main Authors: Erin Donohoe, MBBS, MBChB, Aurelia Bihari, PhD, Emil Schemitsch, MD, FRCSC, David Sanders, MD, FRCSC, Abdel-Rahman Lawendy, MD, PhD, FRCSC
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2018-12-01
Series:OTA International
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/OI9.0000000000000011