Compartment syndrome of the leg associated with lithotomy position for cytoreductive surgery

2007 ◽  
Vol 96 (7) ◽  
pp. 619-623 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Zappa ◽  
Paul H. Sugarbaker
Keyword(s):  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Cytoreductive Surgery ◽  
Lithotomy Position

Dorsal Hemi-Lithotomy Position for Femoral Fracture Nailing and the Well Leg Compartment Syndrome. Report of Two Cases, Review of the Literature

Swiss Surgery ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 193-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christodoulou ◽  
Garofalo ◽  
Echeverri ◽  
Pelet ◽  
Mouhsine
Keyword(s):  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Femoral Fracture ◽  
Lithotomy Position ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Revue De La Littérature ◽  
Examen Clinique ◽  
Positionnement Du Patient ◽  
Syndrome Report

Le syndrome de loge sur positionnement prolongé en lithotomie ou en hémilithitomie, est une complication rare en chirurgie. Les dommages neurovasculaires sont souvent permanents. On reporte deux cas d'ostéosynthèse du fémur en position d'hemilithotomie, compliqués d'un syndrome de loge de la jambe controlatérale. Une revue de la littérature sur les 40 cas décrits, jusqu'à ce jour, nous démontre que cette complication est fortement liée au positionnement du patient et à la durée opératoire. Compte tenu du pronostic fonctionnel incertain, une limitation du temps de positionnement en lithotomie doit être recherchée. La surveillance postopératoire doit être rigoureuse et sans hésitation quant à une fasciotomie éventuelle sur simple examen clinique ou après la mesure de la pression dans les loges. Une technique de positionnement sur la table orthopédique est proposée.

Compartment syndrome: An unusual complication of the lithotomy position

Urology ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. 746-747 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.A. Moses ◽  
Karl J. Kreder ◽  
J. Brantley Thrasher
Keyword(s):  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Lithotomy Position ◽  
Unusual Complication

scholarly journals Compartment Syndrome Related to Patient Positioning in the Surgical Treatment of Urolithiasis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inés Laso-García ◽  
Fernando Arias-Fúnez ◽  
Gemma Duque-Ruiz ◽  
David Díaz-Pérez ◽  
Alberto Artiles-Medina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Patient Positioning ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Urinary Stones ◽  
Ureteral Stones ◽  
Lithotomy Position ◽  
American Society

The incidence of urolithiasis is progressively increasing worldwide, as is the surgical treatment of urinary stones. The most frequent surgery for urolithiasis is ureterorenoscopy, which is performed in the lithotomy position. This position is also used in the endoscopic approach to bladder stones. Lateral decubitus is rarely used in the treatment of urinary stones. In the case of complex kidney stones, the gold standard treatment is percutaneous nephrolithotomy. This surgery has traditionally been performed in the prone position. However, the use of the supine (Valdivia) position is increasing in recent times. Furthermore, the Galdakao-modified supine Valdivia position has been widely used for percutaneous nephrolithotomy since it was described by Ibarluzea et al. in 2007. Treatment of kidney and ureteral stones simultaneously is allowed in both supine positions. In addition, they allow the removal of encrusted stents and the easy placement of double J stents and, in the case of the Galdakao-modified supine Valdivia position, percutaneous nephrostomies. Compartment syndrome is a rare complication in the lithotomy position, but scarcely described in the supine position. This especially applies to the Galdakao-modified supine Valdivia position, in which the lower limbs are in moderate flexion, with the ipsilateral lower limb in a slightly lower position relative to the other. This complication can lead to skin necrosis, myoglobinuric renal failure, amputation, permanent neuromuscular dysfunction, and even death. Risk factors include Body Mass Index, male gender, obesity, increased muscle mass, peripheral vascular disease (advanced age, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and diabetes mellitus), height, lack of operative experience, significant bleeding during surgery, hypothermia, acidemia, combination general-spinal anesthesia, prolonged surgical time, systemic hypotension, ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) class or vasoconstrictor drugs. Therefore, compartment syndrome of the leg is a potentially devastating complication that must be suspected and treated through early decompression of the compartment by four compartment fasciotomy. Preventive measures reduce the incidence of this condition.

scholarly journals Bilateral compartment syndrome of the lower limbs after urological surgery in the lithotomy position: a clinical case

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Maciel Caldas dos Reis ◽  
Lauro José Mendes Queiroz ◽  
Pablo Ferreira Mello ◽  
Renan Kleber Costa Teixeira ◽  
Fábio de Azevedo Gonçalves
Keyword(s):  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Wound Closure ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Acute Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Lithotomy Position ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Urological Surgery ◽  
Baseline Activity

Abstract Acute compartment syndrome of the lower extremities after urological surgery in the lithotomy position is a rare but potentially devastating clinical and medicolegal problem. We report the case of a 67-year-old male who underwent laparoscopic prostatectomy surgery to treat cancer, spending 180 minutes in surgery. Postoperatively, the patient developed acute compartment syndrome of both legs, needing emergency bilateral four-compartment fasciotomies, with repeated returns to the operating room for second-look procedures. The patient also exhibited delayed wound closure. He regained full function within 6 months, returning to unimpaired baseline activity levels. This report aims to highlight the importance of preoperative awareness of this severe complication which, in conjunction with early recognition and immediate surgical management, may mitigate long-term adverse sequelae and improve postoperative outcomes.

scholarly journals Bilateral compartment syndrome following prolonged anaesthesia in the lithotomy position

1997 ◽  
Vol 44 (6) ◽  
pp. 678-679 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lea Paola Fabbri ◽  
Maria Nucera ◽  
Paolo Fontanari ◽  
Grazia Loru ◽  
Massimo Marsili ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Lithotomy Position

A case of compartment syndrome following robotic surgery in lithotomy position

2015 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
murat tavlasoglu ◽  
mustafa kurkluoglu ◽  
bilal alp ◽  
fahri yesil ◽  
adem guler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Robotic Surgery ◽  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Lithotomy Position
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