Bilateral gluteal compartment syndrome

Richard J. Bleicher, Harold F. Sherman, Barbara A. Latenser

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Abstract

Gluteal compartment syndrome is uncommon but potentially devastating. Bilateral gluteal compartment syndrome occurs far more infrequently, with only three previous cases reported to date. This report reviews a case of bilateral gluteal compartment syndrome, the relevant anatomy of the gluteal region, and the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this phenomenon.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)118-122
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Trauma
Volume42
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1997

Keywords

  • Adult
  • Buttocks/anatomy & histology
  • Compartment Syndromes/etiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

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