Suspected gluteal compartment syndrome: Etiology predicts clinical course, outcomes and resource utilization

Suspected gluteal compartment syndrome: Etiology predicts clinical course, outcomes and resource utilization

Background: Gluteal Compartment Syndrome (GCS) is a rare subtype of acute compartment syndrome (ACS), complex to diagnose and potentially fatal if left untreated. The incidence of ACS is estimated to be 7.3 per 100,000 in males and 0.7 per 100,000 in females [1–3]. Given its rare occurrence, the inc...

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Main Authors: Alicia M. Williams, Suman Medda, Meghan K. Wally, Rachel B. Seymour, Alexander Hysong, Amber Stanley, Givenchy Manzano, Joseph R. Hsu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-06-01
Series:Trauma Case Reports
Subjects:
Gluteal compartment syndrome
Prolonged immobilization
Trauma
Substance abuse
Resource utilization
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352644024000402
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