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Review
. 2017 Jul;44(3):657-669.
doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2017.02.021. Epub 2017 Apr 21.

Chemical, Electrical, and Radiation Injuries

Jonathan Friedstat  1 , David A Brown  2 , Benjamin Levi  3
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Review

Chemical, Electrical, and Radiation Injuries

Jonathan Friedstat et al. Clin Plast Surg. 2017 Jul.

Abstract

This article reviews the unique challenges presented by chemical, electrical, and radiation injuries. The authors discuss pathophysiology and diagnosis of these injuries and provide recommendations for management.

Keywords: Chemical injury; Compartment syndrome; Electrical injury; Fasciotomy; Ocular injury; Radiation injury.

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Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Hand fasciotomy. (top) Schematic of markings for incisions for volar and dorsal incisions needed to release the compartments of the hand including the carpal tunnel. (bottom) Incisions made for release of the hand compartments, including a carpal tunnel release.
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Fig. 2
Markings for where to place incision for carpal tunnel release.
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Fig. 3
Open fasciotomy incisions of the arm. (top) Volar incisions releasing the proximal arm and volar forearm. (bottom) Dorsal incisions releasing the forearm and hand.
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Fig. 4
Minimally invasive incision markings for forearm compartment release. (top) Minimally invasive volar forearm incision to release the volar forearm compartments. (bottom) Minimally invasive incision marked dorsally for dorsal forearm compartment release.
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Fig. 5
Radiation burn to the arm over time as it was allowed to heal secondarily.
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