CIERRE PRIMARIO DE FASCIOTOMÍAS CON TÉCNICA CON ELÁSTICOS: EXPERIENCIA NACIONAL MULTICÉNTRICA

Abstract

Fasciotomy closure technique with vessel loops Aim: Present and describe the progressive fasciotomy closure technique with vessel loops. Methods: Progressive and multicentric study in the period between June of 2007 and June of 2011. Results: In 2007 we initiated the complementary treatment for fasciotomy closure related to compartment syndrome or acute ischemia cases. Progressive closure with vessel loops, the shoelace technique. In 2010’s preliminary report, we published a total of 56 fasciotomies closed by this technique, with an average closure time of 9.5 ± 3.31 days. Current report is the result of a 4 years prospective study intending to prove that is possible to associate this technique to the initial management of fasciotomies closure. This final report shows a total of 122 fasciotomies cases closed in 7.9 ± 3.31 days, without skin grafts. Conclusion: The technique is easy to learn, reproducible and not expensive. Results show that this technique is useful in reduce the time for fasciotomy closure.