escharotomy

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Indications

third degree burns
- relief of compartment syndrome

Procedure

incision through the eschar to expose fatty tissue beneath relieving pressure under the eschar

More general terms

dermatologic surgery

References

↑ Wikipedia: Escharotomy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escharotomy
↑ Neelu P eMedicine (Medscape): Emergency Escharotomy http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/80583-overview

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