A randomized controlled trial comparing the cosmetic outcome of elliptical excision versus shave excision of clinically diagnosed facial compound nevi.
- Author:
Lian JAMISOLA
;
Camille BERENGUER-ANGELES
;
Arnold S. ANGELES
;
David Isaac AMPIL III
- Publication Type:Journal Article, Original
- Keywords:
Compound NevusAcquired NevusNevomelanocytic NevusShave ExcisionElliptical ExcisionCosmetic OutcomeMole, SkinMoles, SkinNeviSkin MoleSkin Moles
- MeSH:
Human;
Middle Aged;
Adult;
Young Adult;
Adolescent;
Nevi And Melanomas;
Nevus
- From:
Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society
2010;19(2):2-7
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background: Removal of compound nevi can be accomplished by total elliptical excision, which is probably the most common method, or shave excision with electrodessication and curettage, which is simpler. Objective: To compare the cosmetic outcome of elliptical excision versus shave excision in the surgical removal of compound nevi of the face. Methods: This is a randomized controlled trial in adult patients with facial compound nevi. Forty subject were randomized to either shave excision or elliptical excision. Subjects were examined at 3-months post-operation. Photographs taken at that time were shown to three blinded, independent dermatologists. Cosmetic outcome was rated using the cosmetic visual analogue scale (cVAS).Results: cVAS results of the three investigators revealed no significant difference between the two treatment groups of among investigators (p=0.48, Kruskal-Wallis test.) Conclusion: There are no significant differences in the cosmetic outcome of shave versus elliptical excision of compound nevi.
