Mannitol extravasation during partial nephrectomy leading to forearm compartment syndrome

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...

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Published inInternational Brazilian journal of urology Vol. 33; no. 1; pp. 68 - 71
Main Authors Erickson, Bradley A, Yap, Ronald L, Pazona, Joseph F, Hartigan, Brian J, Smith, Norm D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Brazil Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 01.02.2007
Subjects
Adult
carcinoma
compartment syndrome
Compartment Syndromes - etiology
Compartment Syndromes - surgery
Diuretics, Osmotic - adverse effects
Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials - complications
Female
Forearm - blood supply
Forearm - surgery
Humans
mannitol
Mannitol - adverse effects
nephrectomy
Nephrectomy - adverse effects
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1677-5538
1677-5538
1677-6119
DOI:10.1590/s1677-55382007000100010