Pelvic Compartment Syndrome

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Pelvic compartment syndromes are rarely observed. Different types of pelvic compartment regions are analyzed regarding anatomical basics and their treatment options.

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Gänsslen, A., Grechenig, S. (2021). Pelvic Compartment Syndrome. In: Gänsslen, A., Lindahl, J., Grechenig, S., Füchtmeier, B. (eds) Pelvic Ring Fractures. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-54730-1_19

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