Gluteal compartment syndrome secondary to prolonged immobilization following carbon monoxide poisoning associated with leukoencephalopathy: A case report
Mohammad Shujauddin,
Ashraf T. Hantouly,
Isam Moghamis,
Osama Alzobi,
Fuad Vayalil Mazhar,
Mohamed Maged Mekhaimar
Affiliations
Mohammad Shujauddin
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
Ashraf T. Hantouly
Corresponding author.; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
Isam Moghamis
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
Osama Alzobi
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
Fuad Vayalil Mazhar
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
Mohamed Maged Mekhaimar
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
Introduction: Gluteal compartment syndrome (GCS) is a rare diagnosis that results mostly from a non-traumatic etiology. We describe a case of a gluteal compartment syndrome, complicated with sciatic nerve palsy. Case presentation: This paper reported a case of gluteal compartment syndrome caused by prolonged immobilization due to carbon monoxide poisoning. The case was complicated with sciatic nerve palsy and a sequala of leukoencephalopathy. Discussion and conclusion: This case report highlighted the importance of having a high suspicion for gluteal compartment syndrome in patients with history of lying down with prolonged immobilization. The diagnosis can be made solely on clinical examination and a fasciotomy must be performed with no delay.
