Lumbar paraspinal rhabdomyolysis and compartment syndrome after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair

Lumbar paraspinal compartment syndrome is an extremely uncommon condition that is known to occur after strainful exercise or trauma. We report on the original case of a 55-year-old man in whom lumbar paraspinal rhabdomyolysis and compartment syndrome developed after open abdominal aortic aneurysm re...

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Published in:Journal of vascular surgery 2003-01, Vol.37 (1), p.198-201
Main Authors: Ferreira, José, Galle, Cécile, Aminian, Adel, Michel, Patrick, Guyot, Sophie, De Wilde, Jean-Philippe, Motte, Serge, Wautrecht, Jean-Claude, Dereume, Jean-Pierre
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal - surgery
Biological and medical sciences
Blood and lymphatic vessels
Cardiology. Vascular system
Compartment Syndromes - etiology
Diseases of the aorta
Humans
Lumbosacral Region
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications
Rhabdomyolysis - etiology
Spine
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Summary:Lumbar paraspinal compartment syndrome is an extremely uncommon condition that is known to occur after strainful exercise or trauma. We report on the original case of a 55-year-old man in whom lumbar paraspinal rhabdomyolysis and compartment syndrome developed after open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, documented with technetium Tc99m bone scan and computed tomographic imaging, and in whom successful complete recovery was achieved with conservative management. Clinical features, pathophysiology, and diagnostic and therapeutic strategies of this unusual adverse event are discussed. (J Vasc Surg 2003;37:198-201.)
ISSN:0741-5214
1097-6809
DOI:10.1067/mva.2003.108