TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Fasciotomy A1 - Ellison, E. Christopher A1 - Zollinger, Jr., Robert M. A1 - Pawlik, Timothy M. A1 - Vaccaro, Patrick S. A1 - Bitans, Marita A1 - Baker, Anthony S. Y1 - 2022 N1 - T2 - Zollinger’s Atlas of Surgical Operations, 11e AB - Compartment syndrome develops as the result of increased pressure within the confines of a fixed space. This may occur in the extremities as a result of ischemia, trauma, or burn injuries. Management involves not only treatment of the underlying pathology but also physical release of the compartment to prevent further damage from impaired capillary perfusion and increased venous resistance. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1187824735 ER -