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Sacrococcygeal teratomas: midline reconstruction improves cosmesis without compromising outcomes.

Kathryn O'SheaE SandersP J FarrellyD J WilkinsonK MinshullR J Craigie
Published in: Pediatric surgery international (2022)
Scars can lead to an array of cosmetic, functional, and psychological consequences and as such consideration needs to be given to scarring following surgery for sacrococcygeal teratomas. This study demonstrates that a midline reconstruction produces a cosmetically favourable outcome. We, therefore, recommend where appropriate a midline reconstruction should be considered for SCT.
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