SNOMED CT Concept  138875005

Procedure  71388002

Procedure by method  128927009

Operation on musculoskeletal system  112697007

Operation on fascia  17045008

Decompressive fasciotomy  363051003

Compartment syndrome decompression   264979002

SNOMED CT code


SNOMED code264979002
nameCompartment syndrome decompression
statusactive
date introduced2002-01-31
fully specified name(s)Compartment syndrome decompression (procedure)
synonyms
  • Compartment syndrome decompression
  • Release fasciotomy
attributes - group2
Has focusCompartment syndrome   111245009
attributes - group1
Procedure site - DirectStructure of fascia of fascial compartment   410774006
MethodDecompressive division - action   410759009
parentsDecompressive fasciotomy   363051003
children
  • Compartment syndrome decompression of lower limb   281785005
  • Compartment syndrome decompression of upper limb   281784009
  • Fasciotomy other specified site   178082004  removed: 2010-01-31
  • Release of fascia NOS   178083009  removed: 2010-01-31
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SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Operation on musculoskeletal system   112697007
        Operation on fascia   17045008
          Decompressive fasciotomy   363051003
            Compartment syndrome decompression   264979002

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