Is there a reason for controversy regarding fasciotomy?
1990
J W Meade
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000071938
Fasciotomy
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).
Fasciectomy
D014656
Vascular Surgical Procedures
Operative procedures for the treatment of vascular disorders.