Plastic treatment of giant neurofibromatosis on body surface

VernacularTitle:体表巨大神经纤维瘤病的整形治疗
Author: Xusheng ZHANG ; Bin XIAO ; Yi LIU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Neurofibromatosis; Excision; Plastic treatment
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2013;(1):21-23
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To study the treatment method of giant neurofibromatosis on body surface.Methods Replantation of the tumor skin,full-thickenss skin grafting and transferring of expanded flap were used to reconstruct the appearance and function after the excision of giant neurofibroma.Results Sixteen cases gained primary healing while other 2 cases with delayed healing after onestage or fractionated resection of giant neurofibroma on body surface.All the 18 patients resumed selfcare and working ability.Conclusions Giant neurofibromatosis has significant damage to the appearance and body shape and also greatly limits the patient's life and work.Patients can resume physical and psychological rehabilitation by surgical resection and plastic surgery treatment.