Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Deep-seated lipomas are difficult to excise due to slippage beneath the subcutaneous plane, resulting in longer operative time and wider dissection. Here, we describe a simple needle marking technique for the localization of lipoma in which the indwelling needle stabilizes the lipoma and serves as a landmark for accurate incision placement and guides dissection. This method is particularly useful for lesions on the back, thighs, or in obese patients where localization is difficult. This technique is quick, inexpensive, requires no additional equipment, and improves surgical precision while minimizing unnecessary tissue handling.
Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences Gorakhpur
Language: English
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7124914996