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Compartment syndrome secondary to viral myositis as initial presentation in COVID-19 patient

Authors :
Mahmoud Almadani, MD
Alexander Shiferson, DO
Bruce Swearingen, MD
Michael Shih, MD
Theresa Jacob, PhD, MPH
Robert Rhee, MD
Source :
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, Vol 6, Iss 4, Pp 524-527 (2020)
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2020.

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease typically manifested as a respiratory infection with a range of symptoms from a mild viral illness to a severe acute respiratory syndrome with multiorgan failure and death. We report a case of a young man presenting with compartment syndrome secondary to COVID-19 viral myositis, with a protracted hospital course further complicated by extensive venous and arterial thrombosis. As the coronavirus pandemic evolves, our understanding of the virus continues to improve; however, a host of unanswered questions remain about atypical presentation and management and treatment options.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
24684287
Volume :
6
Issue :
4
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.8c2b836549f4955bc49abcef8b76297
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvscit.2020.08.021