Fasciotomy

Fasciotomi

Engelsk definition

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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Engelska synonymer

Fasciectomy