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fasciectomy
Pronunciation: fash-ee-EK-toh-mee
Surgical removal of diseased palmar or digital fascia to treat contractures.
Full Definition
Fasciectomy is a surgical procedure involving the excision of diseased fascia, most commonly performed to treat Dupuytren's contracture. The procedure can be limited (removing only the contracted cord) or extensive (removing all diseased tissue including apparently normal fascia). Regional fasciectomy removes fascia in a specific anatomical zone, while radical fasciectomy involves removing all palmar and digital fascia in the affected ray.
Usage
Usage note: Distinguish from fasciotomy (incision without removal) and fascioplasty (reconstruction).
In Context
- "Limited fasciectomy was performed to release the pretendinous cord." — operative report
- "The risk of recurrence is lower with radical fasciectomy compared to fasciotomy." — research paper
Also known as
fascial excision
Don't confuse with
fasciotomy
fascioplasty