The surgical treatment of vascular tumours of the face

On the basis of 650 vascular tumours of the face treated in the Hospital of Plastic Surgery in Polanica Zdrój, the authors discuss the various methods of surgery evolved during the 30 years of Centre activity. Special attention has been paid to the management of the more difficult lympho- and haemangiomas such as cavernous, hypertrophic and expansive, or progressive forms. Numerous examples of treatment are presented.