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
ISSN1442-2042
AutoresNobuyuki Kikuno, Shinji Urakami, Kazushi Shigeno, Hirofumi Kishi, Hiroaki Shiina, Mikio Igawa,
Tópico(s)Muscle and Compartmental Disorders
ResumoAbstract 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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