Abstract
Objective: Present, describe and discuss the findings of the literature regarding compartment syndrome treatment. Methods: The data were collected by literature review using the descriptors : “compartment syndrome”, “treatment”, as a basis for articles published in the last 5 years on Scientific Electronic Library (Scielo), Lilacs, MedLine and Pubmed. As inclusion criterion were established original articles and of review published in full, online, in portuguese, spanish and english, on period of 2014 to 2019, using the descriptors above mentioned. Results: Were collected 80 scientific articles, in which 40 works inside the inclusion criterion. Articles outside the aforementioned period have also been included since they are considered extremely relevant. Conclusion: Fasciotomy is still the most effective method for the treatment of comorbid syndrome, but further research should be developed to establish new effective way to reduce adverse effects of compartment syndrome.