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elliptical excision

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elliptical excision
surgical undermining of the edges of a wound that is too wide to be sutured. Frees up the edges so that they can be approximated.


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Because of this, it is most common to have an elliptical excision take place that allows the doctor to remove cells surrounding the mole so that they can also be tested.
The cosmetic result in patient 2, who underwent the elliptical excision, was more pleasing, as no webs or tethering formed.
the scalp or mucosa), the clinician can perform a shave biopsy, punch biopsy, or an elliptical excision to successfully remove them.
 
 
 
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