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Saucerization Biopsy

Aka: Saucerization Biopsy

Definition
1. Excisional Biopsy technique
Indications
1. Consider where Excisional Biopsy needed in regions at risk of Hypertrophic Scar
Technique
1. Similar preparation and lesion marking as for Excisional Biopsy
2. Thick tissue sample obtained via curved blade (e.g. Dermablade)
3. Depth extends at least to mid-Dermis and in some cases into sub-cutaneous fat
Efficacy
1. May offer faster and better cosmesis than with Excisional Biopsy
References
1. Gambichler (2000) Dermatol Surg 26(7): 662-6

Saucerization - action (C0184932)
Concepts	Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure (T061)
SnomedCT	112694000, 129318009
English	Saucerization, NOS, saucerisation, saucerization, Saucerization, Saucerisation, Saucerisation - action, Saucerization (procedure), Saucerization - action (qualifier value), Saucerization - action
Spanish	saucerización - acción, craterización, saucerización (acción), saucerización (procedimiento), saucerización - acción (calificador), saucerización
Sources	Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)

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