Abstract

GARCIA CANAS, R. et al. Acute compartment syndrome in the forearm: a rare complication of transradial catheterization. Sanid. Mil. [online]. 2016, vol.72, n.1, pp.33-37. ISSN 1887-8571.

Acute Compartment Syndrome is a surgical emergency situation that requires early diagnosis and treatment in order to avoid a loss of limb function or even the viability. The case of an acute compartment syndrome in right forearm occurs after transradial catheterization for coronary angioplasty. The incidence of this complication in transradial procedures is 0.004% according to some series. Compartment syndrome is a possible complication of transradial catheterization, no distribution by sex and age, and diagnosis is made primarily by clinical findings. Surgical treatment is urgent, by performing fasciotomies affections compartments. Transradial vascular procedures have a low rate of vascular complications. The possibility of occurrence of serious complications such as compartment syndrome, is necessary to know that painting and its management.

Keywords : Síndrome compartimental; Cateterismo transradial; Angioplastia coronaria; Antebrazo; Complicaciones; Fasciotomía.

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