Analyses of Skin Waste during Excision of Benign Skin Lesions: Is the Surgical Ellipse Cut Necessary?

摘要

All humans have benign skin lesions, some of which are removed during a person's lifespan.1 The surgical ellipse, the most common cutting pattern, is typically used with a 3:1 length-to-width ratio and apices angle of 30 degrees. An excision designed in this manner offers fast healing, good aesthetic results, and primary closure without dog-ears.2 This study quantifies the amount of healthy skin wasted in excising benign lesions