Gluteal compartment syndrome (GCS): causes
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Gluteal compartment syndrome (GCS): causes. Bariatric surgery, Lumbar spine surgery, Prostatectomy. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Prolonged surgical positioning
- Bariatric surgery
- Lumbar spine surgery
- Prostatectomy
- Bone marrow biopsy
- Posterior cruciate ligament repair
- Hip arthroplasty
Gluteal artery rupture: causes
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Haematological causes
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Other causes
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References
- Kuhlman GD, Gwathmey KG. Gluteal compartment syndrome with neurologic impairment: Report of 2 cases and review of the literature. Muscle Nerve 2018; 57:325-330.
- Schmalzried TP, Neal WC, Eckardt JJ. Gluteal compartment and crush syndromes. Report of three cases and review of the literature. Clin Orthop Relat Res 1992; 277:161-165.
- Rodríguez Uranga JJ, Uclès Sánchez AJ, Pérez Díaz JM. Neuropathy of common sciatic nerve secondary to compartment syndrome as a complication after bariatric surgery. Neurologia 2005; 20:94-97.
- Benevides ML, Nochi Júnior RJ. Rhabdomyolysis secondary to gluteal compartment syndrome after bariatric surgery: case report. Rev Bras Anestesiol 2006; 56:408-412.
- Pereira B, Heath D. Gluteal compartment syndrome following bariatric surgery: A rare but important complication. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2015; 4:64-66.
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