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Multiple limb compartment syndrome as a manifestation of capillary leak syndrome secondary to metformin and dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitor overdose: A case report.

Daisuke KasugaiKosuke TajimaNaruhiro JingushiNorimichi UenishiAkihiko Hirakawa
Published in: Medicine (2020)
The possibility of acute compartment syndrome should be considered in patients with marked capillary leakage, especially after aggressive fluid resuscitation. It is important to be aware of the compartment syndrome in an ICU setting because communication barriers often mask typical symptoms and make diagnosis difficult.
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