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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1999;16:580-581
© 1999 Elsevier Science NL

Case report

Forearm fasciotomy post cardiac surgery

Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Hammersmith Hospital, Du Cane Road, East Action, London, W12 0NN, UK

Corresponding author. Tel.: +44-181-743-2030; fax: +44-181-740-7019
e-mail: mpoullis{at}rpms.ac.uk

Compartment syndrome is an uncommon diagnosis in the field of cardiac surgery. Early diagnosis and prompt operative decompression are essential for a successful outcome in terms of functional status of the limb concerned and mortality. The management of a compartment syndrome of the forearm is identical to that of the leg.

Key Words: Forearm • Compartment syndrome • Fasciotomy • Cardiac surgery • Cardiopulmonary bypass

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