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