Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Fasciotomy

Surgical incision on the FASCIA. It is used to decompress compartment pressure (e.g. in COMPARTMENT SYNDROMES; circumferential burns and extremity injuries) or to release contractures (e.g. in DUPUYTREN'S CONTRACTURE).

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Surgical incision on the FASCIA. It is used to decompress compartment pressure (e.g. in COMPARTMENT SYNDROMES; circumferential burns and extremity injuries) or to release contractures (e.g. in DUPUYTREN'S CONTRACTURE).

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  • Fasciectomy

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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2017

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  • Fascia/surgery (1965-2016)

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  1. E04w.321w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Fasciotomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000071938. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000071938
  2. Fasciotomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fasciotomy
  3. Fasciotomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1397866