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Hemangioma excision - series: Aftercare

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Indications

Procedure

Aftercare

Cosmetic repair depends on the size of the lesion and the surgeon's skill. Generally, the long-term prognosis is quite good. The hospital stay is two to five days, depending on the extent of surgery. Complete healing takes up to six weeks.

Update Date: 7/25/2007

Updated by: Robert A. Cowles, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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