Amputation in crush syndrome: A case report

• Published in: International journal of surgery case reports Vol. 72; pp. 346 - 350
• Main Authors: Arango-Granados, María Camila, Cruz Mendoza, Diego Fernando, Salcedo Cadavid, Alexander Ernesto, García Marín, Alberto Federico
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier Ltd 01.01.2020; Elsevier
• Subjects: Amputation; Crush injuries; Crush syndrome; Fasciotomy; Rhabdomyolysis; CS; Amputation; Fasciotomy; Rhabdomyolysis; Crush syndrome; Crush injuries; CPK

•Crush syndrome (CS) produces severe electrolyte disorders, circulatory and multiple organ failure due to severe rhabdomyolysis and reperfusion injuries.•To date, the main stem of management is aggressive fluid resuscitation.•Fasciotomy for the treatment of compartment syndromes due to crush injurie...