Modified-purse-string closure: A lymphatic channel and tissue sparing technique for biopsy of suspicious pigmented lesions on extremities

Authors

David M. Oberlin, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Dennis A. Porto, Henry Ford Health
Matteo C. LoPiccolo, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Laurie L. Kohen, Henry Ford HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Oberlin DM, Porto DA, LoPiccolo MC, Kohen LL. Modified-purse-string closure: A lymphatic channel and tissue sparing technique for biopsy of suspicious pigmented lesions on extremities. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2019; 80(2):e33-e34.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-1-2019

Publication Title

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

Keywords

Biopsy, Esthetics, Extremities, Humans, Lymphatic System, Nevus, Pigmented, Organ Sparing Treatments, Skin Neoplasms, Suture Techniques, Wound Closure Techniques, Wound Healing

Medical Subject Headings

Biopsy; Esthetics; Extremities; Humans; Lymphatic System; Nevus, Pigmented; Organ Sparing Treatments; Skin Neoplasms; Suture Techniques; Wound Closure Techniques; Wound Healing

PubMed ID

29505864

Volume

80

Issue

2

First Page

e33

Last Page

e34