Tourniquet-induced rhabdomyolysis after total knee replacement
Palmer, S.H.; Graham, G.
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 76(6): 416-417
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-8843 PMID: 7702328 Document Number: 425902
A case is described of a patient who developed rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure after the use of an intraoperative tourniquet for elective orthopaedic surgery. A review of the literature revealed four similar cases in the last 20 years. The clinical features and management of such patients are discussed.
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