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The right arm was prepped and draped in standard fashion. Elliptical incision was made surrounding the pervious biopsy site, deepened using electrocautery until the muscle fascia was identified. The specimen was removed from the fascia and this was then oriented with sutures and the total excision was 6cm x 2.5cm x 4cm. The wound was irrigated and hemostasis was noted. Using 3-0 Vicryl, the deep tissues were reapproximated and then a nylon was placed in an interrupted fashion to reapproximate the skin edges. The wound was cleaned and dried, sterile dressing was applied. The pt tolerated the procedure well and was transported to recovery room in good condition.
The right arm was prepped and draped in standard fashion. Elliptical incision was made surrounding the pervious biopsy site, deepened using electrocautery until the muscle fascia was identified. The specimen was removed from the fascia and this was then oriented with sutures and the total excision was 6cm x 2.5cm x 4cm. The wound was irrigated and hemostasis was noted. Using 3-0 Vicryl, the deep tissues were reapproximated and then a nylon was placed in an interrupted fashion to reapproximate the skin edges. The wound was cleaned and dried, sterile dressing was applied. The pt tolerated the procedure well and was transported to recovery room in good condition.