Rare complication of four extremity compartment syndrome requiring fasciotomy from influenza A viral myositis
Recommended Citation
Lochner A, Cesaro R, and Chen E. Rare complication of four extremity compartment syndrome requiring fasciotomy from influenza A viral myositis. BMJ Case Rep 2021; 14(1).
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-7-2021
Publication Title
BMJ Case Rep
Abstract
Influenza A and B commonly cause benign respiratory disease in humans, but can cause more severe illness in high-risk populations. We report an unusual case of a previously healthy adult patient who presented with myositis and severe rhabdomyolysis secondary to influenza A infection that resulted in atraumatic compartment syndrome of all four extremities, each requiring emergent fasciotomy. The patient was subsequently managed with delayed primary closure and skin grafting in the operating room. Prompt recognition of this rare complication by the team resulted in no limb amputations. On his first follow-up appointment, 1 month after discharge, he had regained full functionality in both his hands and his feet were both close to 50% of baseline and improving with physical therapy.
PubMed ID
33414112
Volume
14
Issue
1
