Alternativas de cierre de fasciotomías en extremidades

Abstract

Alternatives for the closure of extremity fasciotomy Fasciotomy is the mainstay of treatment and prevention of acute compartment syndrome. Given the important deep tissue edema, closure of the resulting wound generates a significant reconstructive challenge for the surgeon. The aim of this article is to provide an update concerning alternatives for closure of fasciotomy of limbs, for which a search of articles indexed in PubMed, Scielo and Epistemonikos databases was performed. At least 6 techniques were found, each of them with specific advantages and disadvantages. We recommend that the choice should be according to the surgeons experience, resources and context of each patient.