Abstract
The Authors, after considering the epidemic and evolution of giant nevi, present their surgical protocol for giant melanocitic nevi of the hand. Their experience is based on 2 cases, but the rarity of these lesions of the hand, the reconstructive technique used and the results obtained justify the report in detail. The Authors used in both cases an expanded groin flap to repair the postexcisional wound. Skin expansion allowed both to obtain flaps, which were wide and reliable, and to close primarily the donor areas. The definitive resorption of the subcutaneous fat caused by the expansion allowed to obtain thin and adaptable flaps, which ensured excellent results also in areas of primary functional value, such as the hand. In both cases, the expanded going flap was used to repair the dorsum of the hand. In one case the lateral and medial parts of the fingers were repaired with skin grafts.
| Original language | Italian |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 377-382 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Publication status | Published - Sep 2002 |
Fingerprint
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Cite this
Il ruolo dell'espansione cutanea nel trattamento dei nevi giganti della mano. / Vaienti, L.; Lanfranchi, L.; Bosco, R.
In: Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica, Vol. 24, No. 5, 09.2002, p. 377-382.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
}
TY - JOUR
T1 - Il ruolo dell'espansione cutanea nel trattamento dei nevi giganti della mano.
AU - Vaienti, L.
AU - Lanfranchi, L.
AU - Bosco, R.
PY - 2002/9
Y1 - 2002/9
N2 - The Authors, after considering the epidemic and evolution of giant nevi, present their surgical protocol for giant melanocitic nevi of the hand. Their experience is based on 2 cases, but the rarity of these lesions of the hand, the reconstructive technique used and the results obtained justify the report in detail. The Authors used in both cases an expanded groin flap to repair the postexcisional wound. Skin expansion allowed both to obtain flaps, which were wide and reliable, and to close primarily the donor areas. The definitive resorption of the subcutaneous fat caused by the expansion allowed to obtain thin and adaptable flaps, which ensured excellent results also in areas of primary functional value, such as the hand. In both cases, the expanded going flap was used to repair the dorsum of the hand. In one case the lateral and medial parts of the fingers were repaired with skin grafts.
AB - The Authors, after considering the epidemic and evolution of giant nevi, present their surgical protocol for giant melanocitic nevi of the hand. Their experience is based on 2 cases, but the rarity of these lesions of the hand, the reconstructive technique used and the results obtained justify the report in detail. The Authors used in both cases an expanded groin flap to repair the postexcisional wound. Skin expansion allowed both to obtain flaps, which were wide and reliable, and to close primarily the donor areas. The definitive resorption of the subcutaneous fat caused by the expansion allowed to obtain thin and adaptable flaps, which ensured excellent results also in areas of primary functional value, such as the hand. In both cases, the expanded going flap was used to repair the dorsum of the hand. In one case the lateral and medial parts of the fingers were repaired with skin grafts.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=0036731305&partnerID=8YFLogxK
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/citedby.url?scp=0036731305&partnerID=8YFLogxK
M3 - Articolo
VL - 24
SP - 377
EP - 382
JO - Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica
JF - Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica
SN - 0391-5387
IS - 5
ER -