| Journal: | International braz j urol |
| Database: | PERIÓDICA |
| System number: | 000296997 |
| ISSN: | 1677-5538 |
| Authors: | Erickson, Bradley A1 Yap, Ronald L Pazona, Joseph F Hartigan, Brian J Smith, Norm D |
| Institutions: | 1Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois. Estados Unidos de América |
| Year: | 2007 |
| Season: | Ene-Feb |
| Volumen: | 33 |
| Number: | 1 |
| Pages: | 68-71 |
| Country: | Brasil |
| Language: | Inglés |
| Document type: | Artículo |
| Approach: | Caso clínico, descriptivo |
| English abstract | We present the first known complication of forearm compartment syndrome after mannitol infusion during partial nephrectomy. We stress the importance of excellent intravenous catheter access and constant visual monitoring of the intravenous catheter site during and after mannitol infusion as ways to prevent this complication. Prompt recognition of compartment syndrome with appropriate intervention can prevent long-term sequelae |
| Disciplines: | Medicina |
| Keyword: | Cirugía, Nefrología, Carcinoma, Nefrectomía, Manitol, Síndrome compartimental |
| Keyword: | Medicine, Nephrology, Surgery, Carcinoma, Nephrectomy, Mannitol, Compartment syndrome |
| Full text: | Texto completo (Ver HTML) |
