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Acute Compartment Syndromes Resulting from Anticoagulant Treatment
BMJ 305:1474-1475, Hay,S.M.,et al, 1992
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Article Abstract
Anticoagulants are commonly used both prophylactically and to treat venous thrombosis.Because such treatment increases a patient's susceptibility to haemorrhage comparatively minor trauma may result in disproportionate intracompartmental bleeding and the development of a compartment syndrome. This requires prompt diagnosis and rapid treatment to avert a potential disaster.Compartment syndromes have been reported in association with anticoagulants,but always after arterial puncture for blood gas analysis. To heighten awareness of this potential complication we report seven cases of compartment syndrome after minor trauma in patients who received anticoagulant treatment.
 
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