Phlegmasia cerulea dolens (PCD) is one of the most critical disorders of acute deep vein thrombosis in that it can cause permanent disability secondary to the compartment syndrome. Although several etiological factors have been proposed, PCD after coronary artery bypass surgery is extremely rare and its definitive pathophysiology is still under debate. We herein present a case of PCD that resul...

Compartment syndrome is the elevation of intra compartmental pressure to a level that impairs circulation by exceeding perfusion pressure[1]. The importance in understanding this condition is in it’s high-risk nature, diagnostic challenge and the urgency of intervention that is required with an acute presentation[1]. We present the commonest forms of compartment syndrome (lower limb and abdomin...

Paraspinal compartment syndrome is a rare cause of lower back pain that remains under-recognized and under-treated and which can result in prolonged and debilitating pain. We present the case of a young female with paramyotonia congenita due to sodium chanelopathy, who developed acute paraspinal compartment syndrome after ingestion of an ephedrine containing proprietary weight loss product. We ...

Compartment syndrome is the elevation of intra compartmental pressure to a level that impairs circulation by exceeding perfusion pressure[1]. The importance in understanding this condition is in it’s high-risk nature, diagnostic challenge and the urgency of intervention that is required with an acute presentation[1]. We present the commonest forms of compartment syndrome (lower limb and abdomin...

The Authors report a case of abdominal compartment syndrome due to a giant ovarian serous cystadenoma. Despite of the relief of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAP: 16 mmHg), mild symptomatology (clinostatic dyspnea) lead to defer the emergency surgical treatment; after CT scan of abdomen and pelvis was performed a resection en bloc of the cystic mass, oophorectomy and cholecystectomy. However it...

Acute compartment syndrome is a life and limb threatening condition. Clinical assessment is the diagnostic cornerstone of compartment syndrome but pressure monitoring also has a role in equivocal cases, in unconscious or uncooperative patients, and in patients with nerve blocks and other forms of regional and epidural anesthesia. A high degree of suspicion and early decompression of all compart...

Gluteal compartment syndrome is a relatively rare condition that mostly result from atraumatic causes such as prolonged immobilization due to drug abuse or alcoholic intoxication and incorrect positioning during surgical procedures rather than traumatic causes. Early diagnosis is difficult and sometimes delayed or overlooked because of poor physical signs resulting from altered mental status an...

Sickle cell trait is a relatively common condition in the African-American population. Individuals with this condition may have any of several complications under rare circumstances. We report a patient who presented with extensive compartment syndrome leading to death. A 31-year-old African-American male with known history of sickle cell trait developed extensive compartment syndrome followed ...

An acute bilateral anterior tibial compartment syndrome is described in a young diabetic after Caesarian section with subsequent recovery. A vascular aetiology appears most likely.