Look up: fasciotomy

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   Fasciotomy
   The surgical division the investing fascial wall of an osseo-fascial muscle compartment, usually to release pathologically high intra-compartmental pressure – see Muscle compartment syndrome.
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   fasciotomy
   <procedure> Incision through a fascia; used in the treatment of certain vascular disorders and injuries when marked swelling is anticipated which could compromise blood flow; fasciotomy may be combined with embolectomy in the treatment of acute arterial embolism. ... Origin: fascio-+ G. Tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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   Fasciotomy
   `Fasciotomy` is a surgical procedure where the fascia is cut to relieve tension or pressure (resulting in 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. Complications c...
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   fasciotomy
   (fash″e-ot´ә-me) incision of a fascia.
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   fasciotomy
   fasciotomy Incision through a fascia; used in the treatment of certain vascular disorders and injuries when marked swelling is anticipated which could compromise blood flow. Fasciotomy may be combined with embolectomy (surgical removal of an obstructing blood clot) in the treatment of acute arterial embolism.
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