Compartment syndrome of the upper extremity following cutaneous laser surgery.

Rheingold, L M; Fater, M C; Courtiss, E H · Plast Reconstr Surg · 1997

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Cosmetic tattoo removal by laser is commonplace and is followed by recognized complications. We report a previously unrecognized complication: a case of forearm compartment syndrome following Q-switched Nd:YAG laser for treatment of a decorative tattoo.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy