Feasibility of ultrasound measurement in a human model of acute compartment syndrome

Feasibility of ultrasound measurement in a human model of acute compartment syndrome

Abstract Background Early diagnosis of acute compartment syndrome (ACS) of the leg is essential to improve the outcome. Direct invasive measurement is currently recommended to measure intracompartmental pressure. A non-invasive and reproducible means of making the diagnosis would be a step forward....

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Main Authors: Jakob Mühlbacher, Reinhard Pauzenberger, Ulrika Asenbaum, Tobias Gauster, Stephan Kapral, Harald Herkner, Andreas Duma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Subjects:
Acute compartment syndrome
Ultrasound
Lower extremity
Human cadaver
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13017-019-0222-9

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