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Endoscopic-assisted transaxillary removal of lipomas in the back and shoulder region
M Takeuchi1, M Nozaki, K Sasaki
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical College, Japan.
Annals of Plastic Surgery
|February 1, 1997
Abstract:
The experience with endoscopic-assisted transaxillary extraction of lipomas on the upper back and shoulder region in 10 patients is reported. This technique enables tumor removal through a short skin incision placed in an inconspicuous region. In addition, hemostasis and complete removal of gross tumor are confirmed by endoscopic visualization. No complications or recurrences have been observed over a follow-up period of up to 2 years. The results were cosmetically satisfactory.