Artigo Revisado por pares

Traumatic rhabdomyolysis resulting from continuous compression in the exaggerated lithotomy position for radical perineal prostatectomy

2002; Wiley; Volume: 9; Issue: 9 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1046/j.1442-2042.2002.00505.x

ISSN

1442-2042

Autores

Nobuyuki Kikuno, Shinji Urakami, Kazushi Shigeno, Hirofumi Kishi, Hiroaki Shiina, Mikio Igawa,

Tópico(s)

Muscle and Compartmental Disorders

Resumo

Abstract This report demonstrates a case of rhabdomyolysis as a result of the exaggerated lithotomy position during radical perineal prostatectomy. The pathogenesis, diagnosis, management, and preventive measures of rhabdomyolysis are also reviewed.

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