| Literature DB >> 29217056 |
Abstract
Surgery for the management of infantile hemangiomas has become commonplace. Surgical technique articles are plentiful; however, little has been written about the timing of surgery. Knowledge of the biology of the tumors, data from developmental psychology, and the utility of facial reconstruction provide guidelines for timing of surgical intervention.Entities:
Keywords: Developmental milestones; Infantile hemangioma; Self-image; Surgery; Timing
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Year: 2018 PMID: 29217056 DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2017.09.010
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Otolaryngol Clin North Am ISSN: 0030-6665 Impact factor: 3.346