The technique discussed in this paper enables the surgeon to perform extensive excision of large cavernous hemangiomas with minimal blood loss, thus increasing the safety of surgical treatment. The method consists of using through and through 2-0 silk mattress sutures surrounding the hemangioma, thus cutting off the blood supply.
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