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INTRODUCTION: Bilateral acute compartment syndrome of the legs is a rare presentation requiring emergent surgical intervention. PRESENTATION OF CASE: We report the case of 41-year-old woman who presented with acute bilateral compartment syndrome of the legs, complicated by rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure. DISCUSSION: There are very few previously reported cases of bilateral compartment syndrome of the legs. In the present case, despite any clear causative factor, we suggest that the aetiology is related to inadvertent posture during sleep. CONCLUSION: The diagnosis of acute bilateral compartment syndrome of the legs requires a high index of suspicion, particularly in the absence of obvious aetiology. A successful outcome can be achieved with early diagnosis, prompt surgical intervention and a multidisciplinary approach.

Original publication

DOI

10.1016/j.ijscr.2012.02.003

Type

Journal article

Journal

Int j surg case rep

Publication Date

2012

Volume

3

Pages

209 - 211