Fasciotomy
Fasciotomy or fasciectomy is a surgical procedure where the fascia is cut to relieve tension or pressure commonly to treat the resulting loss of circulation to an area of tissue or muscle. Fasciotomy is a limb-saving procedure when used to treat acute compartment syndrome. It is also sometimes used to treat chronic compartment stress syndrome. The procedure has a very high rate of success, with the most common problem being accidental damage to a nearby nerve.
Related Links:
Emergency Escharotomy: Overview, Indications, Contraindications
Escharotomy and Burns — Burn Injury Resource Center — December 12, 2013
Escharotomy in burns. – PubMed – NCBI
What to Expect From an Escharotomy
Burns so severe they need escharatomy
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