Case Report

Bilaterally Symmetrical Lower Extremity Compartment Syndrome following Massive Transfusion

Table 1

Summary of all published reports of well leg compartment syndrome on supine position.

Age/sex SurgeryLength of surgery (hours)Location of compartment syndrome

23/MMaxillofacial reconstruction?Right anterior and lateral leg compartments

26/M (ASA I)Maxillofacial reconstruction 12Bilateral tibialis anterior leg compartments

30/FMastectomy 5,75Bilateral anterolateral leg compartments

43/FWhipple9Right posterior leg compartment

44/FBreast reconstruction 9Left posterior and anterior leg compartments

53/MMaxillomandibular5.5Left anterior leg compartment

27/M (ASA I)Upper limb vascular reconstruction15Left medial and dorsal leg compartments

56/F (ASA II)Bilateral mastectomy and breast reconstruction12.5Right anterior leg compartment