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| Fasciotomy | |
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 Once the pressure is reduced, the fasciotomy is covered with a skin graft. | |
| ICD-9 | 82.12 83.14 |
Fasciotomy or fasciectomy is a surgical procedure where the fascia is cut to relieve tension or pressure in order to treat the resulting loss of circulation to an area of tissue or muscle.[1] 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.
- ^ Dente CJ, Wyrzykowski AD, Feliciano DV (October 2009). "Fasciotomy". Current Problems in Surgery. 46 (10): 779–839. doi:10.1067/j.cpsurg.2009.04.006. PMID 19735797.