Dermatologic Surgery
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When is antibiotic prophylaxis required for dermatologic surgery?
A meta-analysis found that the infection rate was highest for skin grafts (8.70%) and wedge excision of the lip or ear (8.57%).
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Mohs found to confer survival benefit in localized Merkel cell carcinoma
Results provide “preliminary data suggesting that treatment of localized, early-stage MCC with MMS may result in the most optimal patient survival...
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New guidelines for laser treatment of cutaneous vascular anomalies
The guideline details 32 best practice directives for various scenarios.
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Study supports new NCCN classification for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
The high- and very-high-risk groups in the NCCN guidelines identify SCCs at greatest risk for developing poor outcomes.
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Antibiotic prophylaxis may lower SSIs in skin cancer surgery
There’s a lack of evidence from randomized clinical trials of the role of antibiotic prophylaxis in reducing SSI rates among patients undergoing...
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Teledermatology follow-up after Mohs surgery gets a thumbs up from patients
“A big takeaway from our study is that streamlining this process is really essential for successful implementation,” Laura Rezac, MD, said.
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Mohs surgery workforce continues to increase
“If the attrition rate remains stable, even with changes in board certification and potential payor eligibility restrictions, the number of...
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Mohs surgery improves survival in early-stage Merkel cell carcinoma
The findings were from a retrospective cohort study of 2,313 patients diagnosed from 2004 to 2018 with pathologically confirmed negative lymph...
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Controlled hyperthermia: Novel treatment of BCCs without surgery continues to be refined
A novel, noninvasive technique of controlled hyperthermia and mapping protocol designed to help clinicians with margin assessment and treatment of...
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Best practices document outlines genitourinary applications of lasers and energy-based devices
One research firm estimated that the global women’s health and wellness market is valued at more than $31 billion globally.
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What are the main reasons patients sue dermatologists?
Of the cases studied, 56% were dismissed prior to trial, while 44% resulted in a judgment for the plaintiff.