Rare leg injury during surgery: new study sheds light on hidden danger
NCT ID NCT06036641
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · 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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Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Portsmouth, West Sussex, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom
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