Background/purpose: Surgical excision of critical infantile haemangiomas (HMs) is usually delayed until intralesional blood flow spontaneously decreases, but fibrofatty tissue and exuberant skin invariably remain even after total involution. The aim of this study was to describe 2 surgical techniques used for early excision in 50 selected cases of HM defined critical in site or size.
Methods: Among a total of 952 patients affected by HM observed from 1999 to 2005, 50 children (5.2%) were submitted to early surgical removal of the tumour (age range, 6-24 months). In group 1, a technique of lenticular incision and linear closure was used in 34 patients using an original clamp for haemostasis during excision. In group 2, a modified round-block excision and purse-string closure technique was performed in 16 patients.
Results: Only 2 patients required transfusion to replace intraoperative blood losses. Infection, delayed wound healing, and cheloids occurred in 3 patients in group 2. Satisfactory cosmetic results have been observed in most cases in both groups at a follow-up ranging from 6 months to 6 years.
Conclusions: The range of indications for early surgical removal of critical HM might be enlarged to achieve earlier the better cosmetic results. A few surgical tricks can minimize intraoperative bleeding and optimise the surgical scar.
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