Compartment syndrome of the upper extremity following cutaneous laser surgery.
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
- Compartment Syndromes
- Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
- Forearm
- Hand
- Laser Coagulation
- Tattooing
Anatomy
- hand
- radius/ulna