Rare leg injury during surgery: new study sheds light on hidden danger

NCT ID NCT06036641

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 26 adults having colorectal (bowel) cancer surgery while placed in a steep head-down position with legs raised in stirrups. Researchers measured blood flow and oxygen in the calf muscles during the operation to understand how a rare but serious leg injury called Well-Leg Compartment Syndrome (WLCS) develops. The goal was to gather information that could help doctors spot and prevent this complication earlier.

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Study facts

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Participants

26 people

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Started

Jul 2024

Finished

Nov 2025

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Who is studied

Adult individuals(18 years and above) scheduled to undergo surgery in the HDTL position at the Department of Colorectal Surgery, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults scheduled to undergo colorectal surgery in the HDTL position Exclusion Criteria: * History of myocardial infarction or cerebro-vascular events in the last 12 months * Previous revascularisation procedure in their lower limbs * BMI \> 40 kg/m2 * Inability to give informed consent * Other serious medical conditions, which in the opinion of study investigators, would interfere with safety or data interpretation

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  • Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

    Portsmouth, West Sussex, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom

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