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An Experimental Human DIEP Flap Model to Investigate Preservation Strategies for Vascularized Composite Allografts and Free Flaps
Published on: December 5, 2025
Capas conservadoras de grosor para preservar la apariencia de los tatuajes durante procedimientos de escisión
Josiah A Williams1, Brian J King1
1Dr. Williams is from the Department of Dermatology, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown. Dr. King is from Surgical Dermatology Group, Vestavia Hills, Alabama.
Abstract:
Cutaneous surgery may need to be performed in areas of the skin that are tattooed, specifically for treatment of cutaneous malignancies with Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) or excision of allergenic tattoo pigment in cases of chronic inflammatory tattoo reactions. We propose a technique that utilizes conservative thickness layers (CTL) when performing these procedures to minimize disruption to the appearance of the tattoo.
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