Disease or Syndrome
compartment syndrome
com·part·ment syn·drome
Subclass of:
Vascular Diseases; Myopathy
Definitions related to compartment syndromes:
  • Elevated pressure in a confined space enclosed by fascia or eschar, which may lead to vascular compromise and subsequent ischemic injury to the tissue within the space.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Conditions in which increased pressure within a limited space compromises the BLOOD CIRCULATION and function of tissue within that space. Some of the causes of increased pressure are TRAUMA, tight dressings, HEMORRHAGE, and exercise. Sequelae include nerve compression (NERVE COMPRESSION SYNDROMES); PARALYSIS; and ISCHEMIC CONTRACTURE. FASCIOTOMY is often used to decompress increased pressure and eliminate pain associated with compartment syndromes.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • Compartment syndrome is increased tissue pressure within a closed fascial space, resulting in tissue ischemia. The earliest symptom is pain out of proportion to the severity of injury. Diagnosis is clinical and usually confirmed by measuring compartment pressure. Treatment is fasciotomy.
    Merck Manuals
    Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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