Mohs Surgery, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics


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Mohs Surgery is reviewed in this issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Allison Vidimos, Christine Poblete-Lopez, and Christopher Gasbarre. Expert contributors offer reviews on topics including the history of Mohs surgery, Techniques, Mohs surgery for melanoma in situ, Flaps and grafts reconstruction, Transplant patients, Imaging, Histologic pitfalls, Special stains and Mohs, Special considerations: Eyes, lips, nailbed, and genitalia, Multidisciplinary approach to large tumors, Prosthetic rehabilitation, Setting up a Mohs surgery lab, and Coding for Mohs surgery.




Mohs Micrographic Surgery


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Mohs Micrographic Surgery, an advanced treatment procedure for skin cancer, offers the highest potential for recovery--even if the skin cancer has been previously treated. This procedure is a state-of-the-art treatment in which the physician serves as surgeon, pathologist, and reconstructive surgeon. It relies on the accuracy of a microscope to trace and ensure removal of skin cancer down to its roots. This procedure allows dermatologists trained in Mohs Surgery to see beyond the visible disease and to precisely identify and remove the entire tumor, leaving healthy tissue unharmed. This procedure is most often used in treating two of the most common forms of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. The cure rate for Mohs Micrographic Surgery is the highest of all treatments for skin cancer--up to 99 percent even if other forms of treatment have failed. This procedure, the most exact and precise method of tumor removal, minimizes the chance of regrowth and lessens the potential for scarring or disfigurement




Cutaneous Oncology and Dermatologic Surgery, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics


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This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Divya Srivastava and Rajiv Nijhawan of UT Southwestern Medical Center, is devoted to Cutaneous Oncology and Dermatologic Surgery. Articles in this important issue include: Squamous cell carcinoma: updates on staging and management; AFX/UPS: updates on classification and management; EMPD: updates on management; Merkel Cell Carcinoma: updates on staging and management; The management of skin cancer in the elderly; Topical and systemic modalities for chemoprevention; Medications that increase risk for skin cancer development; Dermatologic surgery in the pregnant or lactating patient; Optimizing patient safety in dermatologic surgery; Perioperative antibiotic use in dermatologic surgery; Post-operative pain management in dermatologic surgery; Novel skin substitutes and surgical dressings; Optimizing the patient experience and patient satisfaction in dermatologic surgery; Surgical and Non-invasive Modalities for Scar Revision; and Pearls for dermatologic surgery in pediatric patients.




United States Skin Disease Needs Assessment, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics


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This issue discusses the concerns of skin disease in the United States and the national clinical dermatology research priorities – the article topics also closely follow the plan set out by the recent dermatology needs assessment of the UK. Articles include Health Care Disparities, The Burden of Skin Disease in the United States, as well as specific conditions such as psoriasis, acne, and melanoma. There is also an article devoted to dermatologic surgery needs assessment.




Cutaneous Oncology Update, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics, E-Book


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In this issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest editor Dr. Stan N. Tolkachjov brings his considerable expertise to Cutaneous Oncology Update. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as T-cell lymphomas; B-cell lymphomas; Mohs micrographic surgery; mesenchymal carcinomas; cutaneous oncology in the immunosuppressed; approaches to tumors of the nail unit and genitalia; and more. Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including squamous cell carcinoma (including high-risk); targeted therapy and immunotherapy in non-melanoma skin cancer; melanoma; targeted therapy and immunotherapy in melanoma; genetic expression profiles in cutaneous oncology; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on cutaneous oncology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.




Facial Reconstruction Post-Mohs Surgery, An Issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America


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This issue of Facial Plastic Surgery CLinics, guest edited by Dr. James B. Lucas, is devoted to Facial Reconstruction Post-Mohs Surgery. Articles in this issue include Anatomy of the Skin and the Pathogenesis of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer; Mohs Micrographic Surgery: the Essentials; Physiology and Biomechanics of Skin Flaps; Flap Basics I: Rotation and Transposition Flaps; Flap Basics II: Advancement Flaps; Flap Basics III: Interpolated Flaps; Skin and Composite Grafting Techniques; Scalp and Forehead Defects; Defects of the Eyelids; Auricular Defects; Cutaneous Nasal Defects; Defects of the Lips and Chin; Cheek Defects; and Scar Revision and Recontouring Post-Mohs Surgery.




Mohs Surgery


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Starting and Maintaining a Successful Dermatology Practice, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics, E-Book


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In this issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest editor Dr. Brett Coldiron brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Starting and Maintaining a Successful Dermatology Practice. Top experts in the field discuss key topics such as going solo in a small town; basic legal considerations; economics of a dermatology practice; private equity: the good, the bad, and the ugly; retirement planning; and more. Contains 17 relevant, practice-oriented topics including asset protection; the road from private practice to academics; political activism and the dermatologist; being a successful businesswoman in dermatology; building a successful solo general and cosmetic dermatology practice; group negotiations when entering a group practice; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on starting and maintaining a successful dermatology practice, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.




Skin Cancer Surgery, An Issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America


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This issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics, Guest Edited by Jeffrey S. Moyer, is devoted to Skin Cancer Surgery. Articles in this issue include: Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer; Mohs Micrographic Surgery; Management of Early Stage Melanoma; Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Skin Cancer Malignancies; Adjuvant and Neoadjuvant Treatment of Skin Cancer; Radiotherapy for Skin Cancers of the Face, Head, and Neck; Reconstruction of the Nose; Reconstruction of the Cheek; Reconstruction of the Lip and Chin; Reconstruction of the Forehead and Scalp; Reconstruction of the Ear; Periocular Reconstruction; Tissue Engineering and 3D Modeling for Facial Reconstruction; and Health Outcome Studies in Skin Cancer Surgery.




Dermatologic Surgery


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This title in the Requisites in Dermatology series is the perfect resource for quick reference and rapid review in dermatologic surgery. It succinctly presents all of the most essential clinical and foundational knowledge you need for certification, recertification, or practice. An extremely user-friendly full-color format, replete with full-color clinical photographs and other pertinent illustrations, makes it easy to locate and read up on any topic. Plus, full-text online access lets you consult the book from any computer, download all of the images, watch online lectures, and more. Expert discussions guide you through the diagnosis and indications for operative treatment, then give clear guidance on performing the most important and commonly used techniques. Full-color photographs depict significant details of clinical presentation, operative technique, and postoperative outcome. A highly user-friendly full-color format and a consistent chapter template guide you effortlessly through all the information you need to know about any topic. Key Points call attention to the most important "takeaways” in each chapter. Abundant algorithms streamline diagnostic and therapeutic decision making. The book's compact size makes it equally convenient for reference in the office, clinic, laboratory, or break room. Full-text online access lets you consult the book from any computer, perform quick searches, download all of the illustrations, and clip content for download onto your handheld device. You'll also find online lectures from the chapter authors, self tests, additional downloadable figures, and other exciting materials. Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should online access to the web site be discontinued.