Continuous External Tissue Expansion Closure Technique for Management of Forearm Compartment Syndrome Releases and Simple Upper-Extremity Wounds

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason J. Yoo ◽  
Natalia Fullerton ◽  
Helen G. Hui-Chou
Keyword(s):  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Tissue Expansion ◽  
Closure Technique ◽  
Forearm Compartment Syndrome

scholarly journals Pediatric Hereditary Angioedema as a Cause of Acute Compartment Syndrome of the Hand and Forearm: A Case Report

Hand ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. NP46-NP50
Author(s):  
Chelsea Venditto ◽  
Zachary Jager ◽  
John LoGiudice ◽  
Hani Matloub
Keyword(s):  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Hereditary Angioedema ◽  
Autosomal Dominant ◽  
Unknown Etiology ◽  
Laboratory Studies ◽  
Patient Diagnosis ◽  
Laboratory Results ◽  
Dominant Disease ◽  
Forearm Compartment Syndrome

Background: Compartment syndrome of the upper extremity is a surgical emergency that, when left untreated, can have dire consequences. Its causes are numerous, one of which is the uncommon entity hereditary angioedema, an autosomal dominant disease resulting in edema in a variety of potential locations, including the extremities. This is only the second time hereditary angioedema has been mentioned in the literature as a cause of compartment syndrome. Methods: We present a case of hereditary angioedema leading to hand and forearm compartment syndrome in a 13-year-old pediatric patient. Diagnosis of hereditary angioedema was made by our Rheumatology colleagues with physical exam and a thorough history, and confirmed by laboratory studies. Results: Our patient presented with compartment syndrome of the hand and forearm and underwent hand and volar forearm fasciotomies. She was subsequently worked up for hereditary angioedema with laboratory results confirming the diagnosis. She was discharged after a 5-day hospitalization with prophylactic C1-inhibitor therapy. Conclusions: Hereditary angioedema is a rare but known cause of compartment syndrome of the upper extremity, and must be considered when patients present with compartment syndrome of unknown etiology. This disease can be diagnosed by laboratory studies and symptoms can be controlled with medical therapy.

scholarly journals Neonate born with ischemic limb to a COVID-19 positive mother: management and review of literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahana Perveen ◽  
Karmaine A. Millington ◽  
Suchitra Acharya ◽  
Amit Grag ◽  
Vita Boyar
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Preterm Neonate ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Ischemic Limb ◽  
History Of ◽  
Hand Amputation ◽  
Work Up

AbstractObjectivesTo describe challenges in diagnosis and treatment of congenital neonatal gangrene lesions associated with history of maternal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection.Case presentationA preterm neonate was born with upper extremity necrotic lesions and a history of active maternal COVID-19 infection. The etiology of his injury was challenging to deduce, despite extensive hypercoagulability work-up and biopsy of the lesion. Management, including partial forearm salvage and hand amputation is described.ConclusionsNeonatal gangrene has various etiologies, including compartment syndrome and intrauterine thromboembolic phenomena. Maternal COVID-19 can cause intrauterine thrombotic events and need to be considered in a differential diagnosis.

Insidious Onset Compartment Syndrome of the Forearm in a Teenager: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (03) ◽  
pp. 481-484
Author(s):  
Hidetoshi Iwata ◽  
Hideki Okamoto ◽  
Yohei Kawaguchi ◽  
Kojiro Endo ◽  
Yuji Joyo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Upper Extremities ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Right Hand ◽  
Insidious Onset ◽  
Forearm Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Cash Register ◽  
Proximal Forearm

Compartment syndrome affecting the upper extremities is a relatively underreported event compared with compartment syndrome affecting the lower extremities. Moreover, insidious onset forearm compartment syndrome has been rarely reported and is usually limited to single case reports. We report a compartment syndrome of the forearm in a teenager. She hit her right proximal forearm lightly on the cash register, but there was no pain. However, the next day, she had difficulty in moving her right hand. Although she underwent electrotherapy, her right forearm gradually became swollen, and she felt numbness in the ring and little fingers of her right hand. Six day after the onset, she came to our hospital and underwent fasciotomy. There was no aftereffect, and very good functional recovery was obtained. All clinicians need to keep the case of forearm compartment syndrome in a young individual with a diffuse course, such as in this case in mind.

Forearm Compartment Syndrome Concomitant with Pseudoaneurysm of the Anterior Interosseous Artery after Minor Penetrating Injury

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (03) ◽  
pp. 395-398
Author(s):  
Shingo Komura ◽  
Akihiro Hirakawa ◽  
Yasuharu Matsushita ◽  
Tomihiro Masuda ◽  
Marie Nohara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Penetrating Injury ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Pseudoaneurysm Formation ◽  
Anterior Interosseous Artery ◽  
Traumatic Pseudoaneurysm ◽  
Interosseous Artery ◽  
Forearm Compartment Syndrome ◽  
A Minor ◽  
Type Of Injury

A 16-year-old man sustained a minor penetrating injury to his forearm, resulting in pseudoaneurysm formation that caused acute compartment syndrome with muscle contracture. Surgical treatment, including fasciotomy, evacuation of the hematoma and aneurysmectomy, followed by intensive hand therapy provided a successful outcome. Traumatic pseudoaneurysm after penetrating injury is a rare cause of acute forearm compartment syndrome. Although minor penetrating injuries tend to be underestimated, this type of injury can cause subsequent serious pathological conditions.

scholarly journals Iatrogenic forearm compartment syndrome

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-65
Author(s):  
Ahmed Elmorsy ◽  
James Nutt ◽  
Nick Taylor ◽  
Justin Kirk-Bayley ◽  
Sean Hughes
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Blood Sampling ◽  
Forearm Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Arterial Damage

Limb compartment syndrome may be sequelae of trauma, but in the context of critical care blood sampling, arterial damage may have profound consequences. We describe a series of three cases and their progress and discuss guidelines for prevention of this potentially devastating occurrence in critically ill patients.

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