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The author, T. Burge, shares historical context from his experience at Frenchay Hospital, noting that similar approaches have been utilized for two decades to minimize scarring compared to traditional thigh or leg biopsy methods. The correspondence highlights the versatility of this surgical approach, which can simultaneously facilitate skin biopsies for small nerve fiber studies and provide access to the lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh if required for diagnostic purposes. By advocating for these refined surgical techniques, the commentary underscores the importance of aesthetic outcomes in paediatric surgical care while maintaining clinical efficacy. 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Cosmetic incision for paediatric muscle biopsy. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2024; 106:92 .  \nSir,  \nI read the above article with interest.  \nI was shown much the same technique 20 years ago by Mr Alan Kay, my colleague in the plastic surgery department at Frenchay Hospital, Bristol.  \nAs with the authors, this was designed to avoid the cosmetic problems associated with the biopsies from the thigh or leg that had been used previously.  \nAs well as obtaining a muscle biopsy this approach can also be used to take a skin biopsy (for small nerve fibre studies) and access the lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh (if a larger nerve is required) .  \nYours sincerely  \nOpen Access This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, reproduction, and adaptation in any medium, provided the original work is properly attributed.  \n80 Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2026; 108: 80","cbCaiiIWubjhutrj","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiIWubjhutrj","pdf",105673,"English","# Correspondence on Paediatric Muscle Biopsy Techniques\n## Clinical Observations and Historical Context\n## Clinical Applications of the Surgical Approach","[{\"question\":\"What is the primary purpose of the cosmetic incision described in the article?\",\"answer\":\"The primary purpose is to obtain a muscle biopsy while avoiding the cosmetic issues associated with traditional biopsy sites on the thigh or leg.\"},{\"question\":\"Are there additional clinical uses for this surgical approach beyond muscle biopsy?\",\"answer\":\"Yes, the approach can also be used to collect skin biopsies for small nerve fiber studies and to access the lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh if a larger nerve is needed.\"},{\"question\":\"How long has this technique been in use according to the author?\",\"answer\":\"The author notes that he was introduced to a similar technique 20 years ago by a colleague in the plastic surgery department.\"}]","Re: Cosmetic incision for paediatric muscle biopsy - Commentary | PDF",1790714569]