Case Reports in Surgery (Jan 2016)

Acute Lower Leg Compartment Syndrome: A Rare Complication following CABG

  • Muazzam Tahir,
  • Sean Galvin

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/5268174
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2016

Abstract

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Compartment syndrome of lower legs following coronary artery bypass grafting is a rare complication which results from a combination of local and systemic factors. Early recognition is vital for good outcome. The case discussed describes this rare complication of CABG resulting in long term disability.