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Lower Extremity Complications of the Lithotomy Position: Prevention and Management

Richard G. Leff, Stephen R. Shapiro

The Journal of Urology · 1979 · 107 citations · 4 references

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Abstract

We describe 2 unusual and serious complications of the lithotomy position, anterior compartment syndrome and peroneal nerve palsy. The methods of management and prevention are discussed.

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The Anterior and the Lateral Compartmental Syndrome of the Leg Due to Intensive Use of Muscles

Robert S. Reneman · Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research · 1975 · 269 citations

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Compartmental Syndrome and its Relation to the Crush Syndrome: A Spectrum of Disease

Scott J. Mubarak, Charles A. Owen · Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research · 1975 · 182 citations

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The Pathophysiology of the Anterior Tibial Compartmental Syndrome

C H Rorabeck, Ian Macnab · Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research · 1975 · 114 citations

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The Transpubic Repair of Membranous Urethral Strictures

Keith Waterhouse, Jesse I. Abrahams, Peter J. Caponegro et al. · The Journal of Urology · 1974 · 48 citations

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