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fasciotomy
Indications:
- compartment syndrome
Contraindications:
- snakebite (rarely useful)
Clinical significance:
- procedure restores circulation to an area of tissue, muscle
Procedure:
- surgical incision of fascia to relieve pressure on an interior compartment
Complications:
- nerve damage
Related
fasciectomy
Specific
decompression fasciotomy
epicondyle fasciotomy
foot/toe fasciotomy
plantar fasciotomy
General
general surgery
References
- Wikipedia: Fasciotomy
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fasciotomy