Long-term results of surgical excision and skin grafting for a giant hairy naevus of the face: time for a return to conventional wisdom?
In a publication climate demanding modern innovative treatments for congenital giant hairy naevi, we report a case with excellent long-term results following early surgical excision and split-thickness skin grafting.
Hamilton
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Department of Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, UK.
Kirk
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Morris
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D000328:Adult; D004954:Esthetics; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009508:Nevus, Pigmented / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome