Leg cramps in pregnancy caused by chronic compartment syndrome and relieved by fasciotomy after childbirth

Orlin, Jan; Øen, Jarle; Andersen, John Roger; Tjugum, Jostein; Westbye, Hans Jacob; Roska, Jomar; Aasved, Helene; Hjelmeland, Kjersti
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https://hdl.handle.net/1956/9525
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2014-06
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https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.73
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Key Clinical Message A case of intolerable leg pain in pregnancy, caused by Chronic Compartment Syndrome (CCS), is presented. Increasing amounts of opioids were given throughout the pregnancy. Anesthetical dilemmas and surgery are discussed. In conclusion, early surgery rather than opioids is recommended.
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John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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Clinical Case Reports
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