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World J Crit Care Med. Feb 4, 2014; 3(1): 1-7
Published online Feb 4, 2014. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v3.i1.1
Published online Feb 4, 2014. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v3.i1.1
Rhabdomyolysis, compartment syndrome and thermal injury
Yusuf Kenan Coban, Burn Unit and Department of Plastic Surgery, Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Centre, 44280 Malatya, Turkey
Author contributions: Coban YK solely contributed to this paper.
Correspondence to: Yusuf Kenan Coban, Professor, Burn Unit and Department of Plastic Surgery, Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Centre, 44280 Malatya, Turkey. ykenanc@yahoo.com
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Received: May 7, 2013
Revised: September 4, 2013
Accepted: October 16, 2013
Published online: February 4, 2014
Revised: September 4, 2013
Accepted: October 16, 2013
Published online: February 4, 2014
Abstract
Rhabdomyolysis (RML) after electrical burns and crush injuries is a well-known clinical entity, but its occurrence following thermal injury has not gained so much attention. Capillary leak syndrome and following polycompartmental syndrome are devastating end results of major thermal injuries. In the current review, polycompartment syndrome within the clinical picture of systemic oedema and its relationship to RML is discussed along with its management and prevention.
Keywords: Capillary leak syndrome, Rhabdomyolysis, Thermal injury
Core tip: In the current review, polycompartment syndrome within the clinical picture of systemic oedema and its relationship to rhabdomyolysis is discussed along with its management and prevention.