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<surgery> Incision through a fascia; used in the treatment of certain vascular disorders and injuries when marked swelling is anticipated which could compromise blood flow; fasciotomy may be combined with embolectomy in the treatment of acute arterial embolism.
Origin: fascio-+ G. Tome, incision
(05 Mar 2000)
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