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Francis G. Wolfort, MD; L. Christian Mogelvang, MD; Horst S. Filtzer, MD

AMA Arch Surg. 1973;106(1):97-99.

Abstract
Two cases of induced anterior tibial compartment syndrome following muscle hernia repair, as well as the pathogenesis of the syndrome, are discussed. The proper surgical treatment of anterior tibial muscle hernia is suggested with an admonition against direct closure of the fascial edges.

Author Affiliations
From the Plastic Surgery Division, Cambridge (Mass) Hospital (Dr. Wolfort), and the Harvard Surgical Service, Boston City Hospital, (Drs. Mogelvang and Filtzer).

Footnotes
Accepted for publication June 30, 1972.

Reprint requests to the Cambridge Hospital, 1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, Mass 02139 (Dr. Wolfort).

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