Threatening Inferior Limb Ischemia: When to Consider Fasciotomy and What Principles to Apply?

<table><i>Leg fasciotomy</i>: <i>the “lateral approach</i>” illustrated in a sagital section of the lower leg. Throughout one longitudinal incision, the access is allowed in A = the anterior compartment. L = the lateral compartment. Dp = the deep posterior compartment. Sp = the superficial posterior compartment.</table>

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Figure 1: Threatening Inferior Limb Ischemia: When to Consider Fasciotomy and What Principles to Apply? 