The fusiform skin excision is commonly performed by dermatologists. This brief review presents a stepwise approach to this procedure and discusses recent evidence related to dermatologic minor surgery.
Les dermatologues pratiquent couramment l'excision fusiforme de la peau. Ce bref compte rendu présente une approche par étapes de cette intervention et une discussion sur les données récentes relatives aux petites chirurgies dermatologiques.
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