Anatomy lecture week 2 - Basic skin surgery and suturing Flashcards

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What is the standard method for removal of small skin lesions ?

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Elliptical incision

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What are some of the complications of elliptical incisions?

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  • Nerve injury
  • Bleeding (superficial veins)
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Appreciate the pic of an elliptical incision

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Elliptical excision ratio should be 3times as long as it is wide

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