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Leg fasciotomy involves cutting open the soft tissue of the leg and removing diseased tissue. The wound is intentionally left open to allow for continued debridement and skin grafting. A compression dressing is used until further surgery or skin grafting.
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Conditions Treated with Leg Fasciotomy:
Leg fasciotomy may be performed in cases of severe burns, leg fascia swelling, necrotizing fasciitis and a crushing injury to the leg.
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There are no comparable non-surgical or surgical
alternatives to leg fasciotomy.
Anesthesia with Leg Fasciotomy:
Leg fasciotomy may be performed with regional anesthesia. It can also be performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from Leg Fasciotomy:
Possible risks following leg fasciotomy include blood loss, nerve damage, amputation, muscle damage, respiratory distress, low blood pressure and a negative reaction to the anesthesia.
