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Pterygium colli: surgical treatment
D Rossillon1, A De Mey, M Lejour
1Department of Plastic Surgery, Brugmann University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium.
British Journal of Plastic Surgery
|March 1, 1989
Summary
This study presents three cases of pterygium colli, a neck webbing. Two cases were associated with Turner syndrome, and one with jugular lymphatic obstruction, showcasing different treatment approaches.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Genetics
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Pterygium colli is a congenital skin fold on the neck.
- It can be associated with genetic syndromes like Turner syndrome.
- Etiology can also involve lymphatic obstruction.
Observation:
- Three cases of pterygium colli were analyzed.
- Two cases were part of Turner syndrome.
- One case was likely due to jugular lymphatic obstruction.
Findings:
- Surgical treatment was performed for all three cases.
- A personal technique was used for the Turner syndrome cases.
- Shearin's butterfly excision technique was applied to the lymphatic obstruction case.
Implications:
- Demonstrates effective surgical management for pterygium colli.
- Highlights tailored approaches based on underlying etiology.
- Contributes to understanding treatment options for neck webbing in genetic and obstructive conditions.