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11/24/2013 22:52
callie
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11/24/2013 22:52
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Re: NA in Hamilton, Ontario
humana,
What is a segmental fasciectomy? I have heard (and researched, Moermans) the terms segmental fasciotomy and segmental aponeurectomy (the cutting of the cord in several places without removing diseased tissue).
Good luck with your surgery.
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11/25/2013 07:25
wach Administrator
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11/25/2013 07:25
wach Administrator
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Re: NA in Hamilton, Ontario
Callie, that might be just a question of terminology. Probably it is Moermans' (or Vilain's) type of surgery. Moermans calls it an aponeurectomy, it might also be called a fasciotomy because the cord is cut or a fasciectomy because a part of the cord is being removed. "The basic postulate of this operation is that, if we can create a permanent discontinuity in the retracted aponeurotic band without wide dissection of the fascia itself, then the retracted band, from which tension has been eliminated, will disappear or at least cease to act as a contracture." (Moermans).
Wolfgang
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11/25/2013 16:26
humana
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11/25/2013 16:26
humana
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Re: NA in Hamilton, Ontario
callie: What is a segmental fasciectomy? I have heard (and researched, Moermans) the terms segmental fasciotomy and segmental aponeurectomy (the cutting of the cord in several places without removing diseased tissue).
The procedure done in Feb was called a fasciectomy on paper but really a small cut of the skin and cord cut and a small amount of cord removed. Not a text book segmental fasciectomy, more like a glorified fasciotomy with a small amount of cord removed, only 3 stitches. This was not what was discussed prior to the procedure... hence why I've sought out another doctor.
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11/26/2013 16:28
humana
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11/26/2013 16:28
humana
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Re: NA in Hamilton, Ontario
Thanks Callie! Great link.
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