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PARIS -- To obtain the best cosmetic results, you must intervene early in pediatric dermatologic tumors, Patrick A. Diner, M.D., said at the Fourth International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology World Congress.
A common misconception is that surgery should be delayed in children because of the potential risks associated with general anesthesia. But research shows that the risk is not relevant after 1 year of age, and that waiting does not guarantee that local anesthesia can be used, especially when...
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