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- Title
Commentary on "Preventing extremity amputations after earthquakes: a quantitative analysis of fasciotomy and extrication time".
- Authors
Abu-Zidan, Fikri M.
- Abstract
The article focuses on the evaluation of the impact of extrication time and the time to fasciotomy on amputation of earthquake crushed limbs, highlighting methodological concerns in the study by Bingol et al. Topics include differing opinions on the necessity of fasciotomy for acute traumatic compartment syndrome, methodological issues in the study's analysis, and the ongoing debate regarding the benefits and risks of fasciotomy for earthquake crush injuries.
- Subjects
EXTREMITIES (Anatomy) -- Surgery; TRAUMATIC amputation; FASCIOTOMY; CRUSH syndrome; RESEARCH methodology; NATURAL disasters; TIME; COMPARTMENT syndrome; DISEASE risk factors
- Publication
European Journal of Trauma & Emergency Surgery, 2024, Vol 50, Issue 2, p617
- ISSN
1863-9933
- Publication type
Letter
- DOI
10.1007/s00068-023-02377-8