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escharotomy

Indications: - third degree burns - relief of compartment syndrome Procedure: - incision through the eschar to expose fatty tissue beneath relieving pressure under the eschar

General

dermatologic surgery

References

  1. Wikipedia: Escharotomy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escharotomy
  2. Neelu P eMedicine (Medscape): Emergency Escharotomy http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/80583-overview