TY - JOUR T1 - A case of acute renal failure and compartment syndrome after an alcoholic binge. JF - Journal of Accident & Emergency Medicine JO - Arch Emerg Med SP - 296 LP - 298 DO - 10.1136/emj.16.4.296 VL - 16 IS - 4 AU - N Sofat AU - S Bell AU - J Turner AU - A N Warrens Y1 - 1999/07/01 UR - http://emj.bmj.com/content/16/4/296.abstract N2 - A 25 year old man presented with anuria and bilateral leg pain two days after an alcoholic binge. He subsequently developed rhabdomyolysis causing acute renal failure, with compartment syndrome of both lower legs. This required urgent dialysis and fasciotomy respectively within six hours of admission. He remained dialysis dependent for three weeks and only after four months was he able to weight bear on both legs. Alcohol is a leading cause of rhabdomyolysis. Early recognition and prompt treatment is essential to prevent serious complications. ER -