A 40 year male patient was operated for a benign tumor of the muscles of the right thigh. 4 hours later he developed severe excruciating pain in the right thigh, paraesthesia and pallor of the right leg. The probable diagnosis is:
A. Thromboembolism
B. Compartment syndrome
C. Wound infection
D. Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
Answer:B
A 40 year male patient was operated for a benign tumor of the muscles of the right thigh. 4 hours later he developed severe excruciating pain in the right thigh, paraesthesia and pallor of the right leg. The probable diagnosis is:
A. Thromboembolism B. Compartment syndrome C. Wound infection D. Fluid and electrolyte imbalance