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World J Clin Cases. May 6, 2023; 11(13): 3017-3021
Published online May 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i13.3017
Finger compartment syndrome due to a high-pressure washer injury: A case report
Jun Ho Choi, Seung Yeon Choi, Jae Ha Hwang, Kwang Seog Kim, Sam Yong Lee
Jun Ho Choi, Seung Yeon Choi, Jae Ha Hwang, Kwang Seog Kim, Sam Yong Lee, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chonnam National University Hospital Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 61469, South Korea
Author contributions: Choi JH and Choi SY contributed to manuscript writing and data collection; Hwang JH and Kim KS contributed to editing and conceptualization; Lee SY contributed to supervision; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Jae Ha Hwang, MD, PhD, Professor, Surgeon, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chonnam National University Hospital Chonnam National University Medical School, 42 Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju 61469, South Korea. psjhhwang@daum.net
Received: November 9, 2022
Peer-review started: November 9, 2022
First decision: January 30, 2023
Revised: February 3, 2023
Accepted: April 4, 2023
Article in press: April 4, 2023
Published online: May 6, 2023
Core Tip

Core Tip: Though the fingertip compartment syndrome is not common, the digital decompression through finger fasciotomy with midlateral release is essential. In this case, compartment syndrome occurred in the middle finger without fracture due to a crushing injury caused by a common high-pressure washer. Fasciotomy was performed immediately. The patient was concerned about necrosis of the finger and demanded early amputation on the first day after operation. But the complete recovery was confirmed on the next day without significant complications. Therefore, we should avoid determining the recovery of finger circulation hastily and performing premature amputation of the fingertip.