The tangential excision of razor graft for the giant congenital naevi in children / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study the therapeutical effect of the tangential excision of razor graft for the spacious giant congenital naevi in children.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The surface layer of the giant naevi, mainly razor graft, was excised tangentially using electrical dermatome. Then the left naevi was removed by dermabrasion.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The satisfactory effects were obtained in 9 of 16 cases. The colour of operative area approached the normal skin, occasionally with scattered pigmentation and hypertrophic scars. In 6 cases, the colour appeared lighter than before. One case relapsed after half a year.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The congenital giant naevi in children could be treated using the tangential excision of razor graft. The short-term results might be expected.</p>