Subcutaneous lipomas: A minimally invasive method for resection of subcutaneous lipomas preserving retaining ligaments

摘要

BackgroundLipomas are common benign tumors usually located in the subcutaneous tissues. Resection of lipomas frequently requires incisions equal to the diameter of the tumor. The “squeeze technique” with a small incision is well-described, but is frequently not successful, particularly for lipomas in the shoulder region. We report a method for resection of subcutaneous lipomas that preserves retaining ligaments.