Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy by the Use of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Device after Hartmann's Operation.
- Author:
Hearim CHUN
1
;
Eunhyo KOH
;
Haejin SUH
;
Sun Young PARK
;
Se Jin LEE
;
Si Young OK
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. blau00@schmc.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Intermittent pneumatic compression devices;
Postoperative complications;
Peroneal neuropathies
- MeSH:
Humans;
Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices;
Paralysis;
Peroneal Nerve;
Peroneal Neuropathies;
Postoperative Complications;
Venous Thrombosis
- From:Soonchunhyang Medical Science
2013;19(1):49-50
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Intermittent pneumatic compression device is a standard component for prevention of deep venous thrombosis in immobile patients. This method has been known to be safe with very low rate of complications compared to medical thromboprophylaxis. Therefore, this modality has been used widely in patients who underwent a general surgery. We report a patient who developed common peroneal nerve palsy during the use of intermittent pneumatic compression device after Hartmann's operation.
