While extravasation injuries are generally slight and heal without treatment, serious complications may include full-thickness skin loss, and muscle or tendon necrosis.
Delay of treatment may result in significant injury which may require surgical debridement, skin grafting, reconstructive surgery or even amputation
- Surgical debridement is required in the event of unresolved tissue necrosis or pain lasting more than 10 days, often in patients in which early treatment has not been initiated.
- Once surgical debridement has been carried out, skin grafting or limb reconstruction can be performed.
