Surgery for Massive Paediatric Head and Neck Neurofibroma: Two Case Reports

Author: Asha’ari ZA ; Kahairi A
Publication Type:Case Report
Keywords: Plexiform neurofibroma, head and neck, surgery, paediatric, bleeding
From: The International Medical Journal Malaysia 2012;11(2):54-61
CountryMalaysia
Language:English
Abstract: We report two paediatric patients with massive head and neck plexiform neurofibromas who underwent surgical excision. We wish to highlight issues and implications pertaining to the surgery, in particular, the management of intraoperative bleeding often encountered in these cases.