Rhabdomyolysis after prolonged laparoscopic radical nephrectomy -A case report

Rhabdomyolysis is characterized by the breakdown of skeletal muscle and the subsequent release of intracellular contents into the circulatory system. It is potentially life-threatening because it is sometimes associated with very high creatine kinase levels, myoglobinuria, and acute renal failure. W...

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Published inAnesthesia and pain medicine (Korean society of anesthesiologists) Vol. 11; no. 3; pp. 318 - 321
Main Authors Moon, Ho-Sik, Kim, Dong-kyu, Shin, Sang-ho, Lee, Ji-Young
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 대한마취통증의학회 31.07.2016
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마취과학
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Summary:Rhabdomyolysis is characterized by the breakdown of skeletal muscle and the subsequent release of intracellular contents into the circulatory system. It is potentially life-threatening because it is sometimes associated with very high creatine kinase levels, myoglobinuria, and acute renal failure. We experienced a case of postoperative rhabdomyolysis after prolonged laparoscopic radical nephrectomy in the semi-lateral decubitus position. It was associated with suspicious gluteal compartment syndrome. Fortunately, the patient’s renal function was normal through his hospital course. Rhabdomyolysis is well worth considering at the point of intraoperative positioning and postoperative care after prolonged surgery. KCI Citation Count: 0
Bibliography:G704-SER000009362.2016.11.3.009
ISSN:2383-7977
1975-5171
2383-7977
DOI:10.17085/apm.2016.11.3.318