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C Politis1, V Lenaerts2, L Evrard3
1Department of Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery Erasme Hospital, Université libre de Bruxelles Brussels Belgium.
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This article outlines a surgical protocol designed for people living with dementia (PLWD). It proposes that simultaneous resection and reconstruction of skin cancer can minimizes the need for initial care. The method outlined involves primary closure via a cervicofacial rotation flap technique and the use of monofilament resorbable sutures.
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