D Maharaj

Surgical Management of Exertional Anterior Compartment Syndrome of the Leg

Issue:

Vol 62, Issue 6: July (2013)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2006.135

Pages:

529–32

Synopsis:

Data from a series of athletes presenting with leg pain were analysed. The diagnoses included exertional anterior compartment syndrome of the leg, medial tibial stress syndrome and stress fracture of the tibia. The diagnosis and surgical management of exertional anterior compartment syndrome are discussed in detail.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To describe the characteristic presentation of exertional leg pain in athletes and to discuss the diagnostic options and surgical management of exertional anterior compartment syndrome of the leg in this group of patients.

Methods: Data from a series of athletes presenting with exertional leg pain were analysed and categorized according to aetiology.

Received:

26 Oct, 2006

Revised:

13 Sep, 2012

Accepted:

25 Sep, 2012

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e-Published: 14 Nov, 2013

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Small Bowel Intussusception: A Rare Complication of Renal Cell Carcinoma.

Issue:

Vol 55, Issue 1 (2006)

Pages:

68–9

The Editor,

Sir,

Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) spreads readily to lung, bone and skin. It is unusual to have metastases to the bowel at the time of diagnosis. Additionally, it is distinctly rare for these uncommon bowel deposits to cause intestinal obstruction due to intussusception, with only one case previously described.

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e-Published: 06 Jun, 2013