A method of single-incision, four compartment fasciotomy of the leg.
A method of achieving four compartment fasciotomy of the leg using a single skin incision is described. This procedure may be used to decompress the leg in acute compartment syndromes.
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Department of Vascular Surgery, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Scotland.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000868:Anterior Compartment Syndrome / Q000601:surgery; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000601:surgery*; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000601:surgery*; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation