title: Compartment syndrome of the upper extremity following cutaneous laser surgery.
abstract: Cosmetic tattoo removal by laser is commonplace and is followed by recognized complications. We report a previously unrecognized complication: a case of forearm compartment syndrome following Q-switched Nd:YAG laser for treatment of a decorative tattoo.
authors.affiliation: Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis, Mass, USA.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Rheingold
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Fater
authors.forename: E H
authors.initials: EH
authors.lastname: Courtiss
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000538:Aluminum Silicates; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005260:Female; D005542:Forearm / Q000601:surgery; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D017075:Laser Coagulation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009354:Neodymium; D013653:Tattooing; D015019:Yttrium
chemical_list: D000538:Aluminum Silicates; D009354:Neodymium; D015019:Yttrium