Long-Term Evaluation of Interdigital Neuroma Treated by Surgical Excision

John W. Womack; David R. Richardson; G. Andrew Murphy; E. Greer Richardson; Susan N. Ishikawa

doi:10.3113/fai.2008.0574

Long-Term Evaluation of Interdigital Neuroma Treated by Surgical Excision

Foot & Ankle International ◽

10.3113/fai.2008.0574 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 29 (6) ◽

pp. 574-577 ◽

Cited By ~ 40

Author(s):

John W. Womack ◽

David R. Richardson ◽

G. Andrew Murphy ◽

E. Greer Richardson ◽

Susan N. Ishikawa

Keyword(s):

Surgical Excision ◽

Term Evaluation

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Combined Liposuction and Excision of Lipomas: Long-Term Evaluation of a Large Sample of Patients

Plastic Surgery International ◽

10.1155/2015/625396 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Libby R. Copeland-Halperin ◽

Vincenza Pimpinella ◽

Michelle Copeland

Keyword(s):

Surgical Excision ◽

Benign Tumors ◽

Long Term Outcomes ◽

Safe Alternative ◽

Postoperative Hematoma ◽

Aesthetic Results ◽

Term Evaluation ◽

Short And Long Term

Background. Lipomas are benign tumors of mature fat cells. They can be removed by liposuction, yet this technique is seldom employed because of concerns that removal may be incomplete and recurrence may be more frequent than after conventional excision. Objectives. We assessed the short- and long-term clinical outcomes and recurrence of combined liposuction and limited surgical excision of subcutaneous lipomas. Methods. From 2003 to 2012, 25 patients with 48 lipomas were treated with liposuction followed by direct excision through the same incision to remove residual lipomatous tissue. Initial postoperative follow-up ranged from 1 week to 3 months, and long-term outcomes, complications, and recurrence were surveyed 1 to 10 years postoperatively. Results. Lipomas on the head, neck, trunk, and extremities ranged from 1 to 15 cm in diameter. Early postoperative hematoma and seromas were managed by aspiration. Among 23 survey respondents (92%), patients were uniformly pleased with the cosmetic results; none reported recurrent lipoma. Conclusions. The combination of liposuction and excision is a safe alternative for lipoma removal; malignancy and recurrence are uncommon. Liposuction performed through a small incision provides satisfactory aesthetic results in most cases. Once reduced in size, residual lipomatous and capsular tissue can be removed without expanding the incision. These favorable outcomes support wider application of this technique in appropriate cases.

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Long-Term Evaluation of Canine Perianal Fistula Disease Treated With Exclusive Fish and Potato Diet and Surgical Excision

Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association ◽

10.5326/0440302 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 44 (6) ◽

pp. 302-307 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Rosemary L. Lombardi ◽

Dominic J. Marino

Keyword(s):

Fecal Incontinence ◽

Complete Resolution ◽

Clinical Signs ◽

Perianal Fistula ◽

Surgical Excision ◽

En Bloc ◽

Term Evaluation

The records of 33 dogs that had perianal fistula disease treated with en bloc surgical excision and bilateral anal saculectomy, and that were perioperatively administered an exclusive white fish and potato diet, were reviewed to determine outcome. By 1 year after surgery, 87.9% of the dogs had complete or near-complete resolution of visible fistula disease, while only 20.7% continued to have mild intermittent clinical signs. Fecal incontinence was not reported in any dog. Overall, complications were considerably less in both severity and frequency when compared with previous reports.

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