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Etiology, Diagnosis and Management of Acute Compartment Syndrome: A Simple Review

Yazeed Ali S. Albalawi, Reema Ibrahim A. Albaltan, Turki Abdullah A. Alzahrani, Ahad Mohammed Almutairi, Meshael Alawi Almatari, Yasser Sultan M. Almuthhin, Zahraa Abbas A. Kassarah, Wejdan Mohammed K. Alhujayri, Habib Yousef Aldabbab, Turki Abdullah A. Alahmadi

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · pp. 158–165 · Published 1 Sep 2021

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i42B32435

Abstract

The study aimed to summarize the updated evidence regards, Etiology, Diagnosis and Management of Acute compartment syndrome. Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a condition in which pressure builds up inside a closed osteofascial compartment, impairing local circulation. Early diagnosis and treatment are credited with the best outcomes following Acute Compartment Syndrome. The severity of compartment syndrome varies from mild to severe. Fasciotomies should be performed very soon if the patient have acute compartment syndrome. The treatment of late compartment syndrome (delayed or missing diagnosis) is more problematic. Long duration of acute compartment syndrome without treatment can cause irreversible damage that’s why early intervention is a must, non-operative measurement is preferred if possible, to prevent any surgical complications, however if surgery is needed it must be performed with Two-incision fasciotomy being the most used method.

Severity of compartment syndrome diagnosis management acute compartment syndrome

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