Abstract
Congenital vascular anomalies are common lesions with variable natural history, clinical problems and management. This study analysed the data from 166 patients with congenital vascular anomalies (haemangiomas, capillary vascular malformations, lymphatic malformations, venous malformations, and arteriovenous malformations). The lesions were most commonly located on the cheek and eyelids. The main indication for intervention was appearance (60.8%). Interventional radiology, steroid and laser treatment and surgery were assessed. The results, complications and outcome are discussed.
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We acknowledge the help of Mrs D. Watson in retrieving notes and to Dr. P. John for his interest and comments during the study. This research was presented at the British Association of Plastic Surgeons Winter Meeting, November 2001.
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Wharton, S.M., Nishikawa, H. Congenital vascular anomalies of the head and neck: interventional management in children. Eur J Plast Surg 26, 67–71 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-003-0478-9
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