Multidirectional Vector Excision Leads to Better Outcomes than Traditional Elliptical Excision of Facial Congenital Melanocytic Nevus

BackgroundThe elliptical excision is the standard method of removing benign skin lesions, such as congenital melanocytic nevi. This technique allows for primary closure, with little to no dog-ear deformity, but may sacrifice normal tissue adjacent to the lesion, resulting in scars which are unnecess...

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Main Authors: Seung Il Oh, Yoon Ho Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2013-09-01
Series:Archives of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.e-aps.org/upload/pdf/aps-40-570.pdf