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Mohs micrographic surgery

J K Robinson1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois.

Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary
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This surgical technique is for tumors spreading locally. It preserves function and appearance in basal or squamous cell carcinoma resections.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Oncology
  • Dermatopathology

Background:

  • Accurate margin assessment is crucial for local tumor control.
  • Preserving function and cosmesis is a key goal in skin cancer surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe an exacting surgical technique for locally spreading tumors.
  • To evaluate the applicability and benefits of this technique for specific skin cancers.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizes a meticulous surgical approach.
  • Incorporates intraoperative histologic examination of frozen sections.
  • Focuses on achieving narrow surgical margins.

Main Results:

  • The technique is applicable to tumors with contiguous local spread.
  • Achieved narrow margins can preserve function.
  • Cosmetic outcomes are maintained with defect reconstruction.

    • Conclusions:

    • This surgical method is suitable for select locally invasive skin cancers.
    • It offers a way to balance tumor removal with functional and cosmetic preservation.