What does "fasciotomy" mean?

The cutting of the fascia to relieve tension or pressure (and treat the resulting loss of circulation to an area of tissue or muscle).

What is a synonym for "fasciotomy"?

Common synonyms include: fasciectomy, fasciectomy.

Fasciotomy

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Noun

1
The cutting of the fascia to relieve tension or pressure (and treat the resulting loss of circulation to an area of tissue or muscle).
"The procedure, called needle aponeurotomy or percutaneous fasciotomy, involves using the bevel of a hypodermic needle to essentially shred the ropes of constricting fascia characteristic of Dupuytren’s disease."

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fasciectomy fasciectomy

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"The procedure, called needle aponeurotomy or percutaneous fasciotomy, involves using the bevel of a hypodermic needle to essentially shred the ropes of constricting fascia characteristic of Dupuytren’s disease."

Etymology

From fascio- + -tomy.

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