Gluteal compartment syndrome secondary to superior gluteal artery injury following pelvis fracture: A case report and review of literature

Murat Songur; Ercan Şahin; Sinan Zehir; Ibrahim Ilker Oz; Mahmut Kalem

doi:10.1016/j.tjem.2016.02.006

Murat Songur¹, Ercan Şahin¹, Sinan Zehir³, Ibrahim Ilker Oz², Mahmut Kalem⁴

¹Bulent Ecevit University, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Zonguldak, Turkey
²Bulent Ecevit University, Department of Radiology, Zonguldak, Turkey
³Hitit University, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Corum, Turkey
⁴Ankara University, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Ankara, Turkey

Keywords: Angiography; Compartment syndrome; Pelvis fracture; Surgery; Superior gluteal artery

Abstract

Acute gluteal artery syndrome secondary to superior gluteal artery injury following pelvic fracture is a rare entity with potential for significant morbidity and mortality. In this report we present such a case resulting with a favorable outcome with prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment.