Title of article
Gluteal compartment syndrome secondary to superior gluteal artery injury following pelvis fracture: A case report and review of literature
Author/Authors
Songur, Murat Bulent Ecevit University - Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology - Zonguldak, Turkey , Şahin, Ercan Bulent Ecevit University - Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology - Zonguldak, Turkey , Oz, Ibrahim Ilker Bulent Ecevit University - Department of Radiology - Zonguldak, Turkey , Zehir, Sinan Hitit University - Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology - Corum, Turkey , Kalem, Mahmut Ankara University - Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology - Ankara, Turkey
Pages
3
From page
29
To page
31
Abstract
Acute gluteal artery syndrome secondary to superior gluteal artery injury following pelvic fracture is a rare entity with potential for significant morbidity and mortality. In this report we present such a case resulting with a favorable outcome with prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Keywords
Superior gluteal artery , Pelvis fracture , Compartment syndrome , Angiography Surgery
Journal title
Turkish Journal of Emergency Medicine
Serial Year
2016
Record number
2585821
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