Lower limb compartment syndrome as a complication of radical hysterectomy
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چکیده
•Compartment syndrome is a rare complication of prolonged lithotomy position.•We report a case of compartment syndrome complicating radical hysterectomy.•Prompt diagnosis is crucial to reduce morbidity from compartment syndrome.•Awareness of this complication allows surgeons to address modifiable risk factors.
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