The choice of these techniques depends above all on the type of pterygium colli, the excess skin which may be significant or more moderate, the need to correct the hairline, as in Turner’s syndrome, for example, where it is very often low and lateral, the need to restore neck movement if this is limited, and finally the presence of lateral fibrous bands which will have to be considered for excision or incision in order to avoid recurrence in the form of scarring.
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Surgical Management of Pterygium Colli with Significant Skin Laxity: A Case Report.
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