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Reconstruction after Mohs cancer excision

R Rudolph¹, S H Miller

¹Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation, La Jolla, California.

Clinics in Plastic Surgery

|January 1, 1993

Summary

This study analyzed 363 facial defect repairs after Mohs surgery for skin cancer. Forehead and nasolabial flaps are recommended for nose reconstruction, and Kenalog aids scar maturation.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Plastic Surgery
Oncology

Background:

Mohs surgery is a common treatment for skin cancer, often resulting in defects requiring reconstruction.
Facial reconstruction presents unique challenges due to aesthetic and functional considerations.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the types of skin defects and reconstruction methods used after Mohs excision for carcinoma.
To evaluate the efficacy of different reconstructive techniques and adjunctive treatments.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of 363 skin defect repairs following Mohs excision over two years.
Categorization of defect locations, tumor types, and reconstruction methods (flaps vs. grafts).
Assessment of adjunctive treatments, specifically Kenalog (triamcinolone acetonide) injections for scar maturation.

Main Results:

The nose was the most common site for repairs (42%), primarily following basal cell carcinoma excision (91%).
Flaps were preferred over skin grafts for facial reconstruction, with forehead and nasolabial flaps being particularly effective for nasal defects.
Injection of Kenalog (triamcinolone acetonide) was observed to accelerate scar and flap maturation.

Conclusions:

Flap reconstruction, particularly using forehead and nasolabial flaps, is a preferred method for nasal defects post-Mohs surgery.
Kenalog injections can be a valuable adjunct in improving scar and flap outcomes, speeding up the maturation process.

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