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Ribero S, Caliendo V, Picciotto F, Fierro MT, Quaglino P. COVID-19 infection and dermatologic surgery: management in a dermo-oncology center in a high-risk pandemic area. GIORN ITAL DERMAT V 2020; 155:684-685. [PMID: 33084265 DOI: 10.23736/s0392-0488.20.06680-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Simone Ribero
- Department of Dermatologic Surgery, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy - .,Department of Surgery, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy - .,Department of Medical Sciences, Clinic of Dermatology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy -
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- Department of Dermatologic Surgery, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy.,Department of Surgery, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Dermatologic Surgery, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy.,Department of Surgery, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Clinic of Dermatology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Clinic of Dermatology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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DelMauro MA, Kalberer DC, Rodgers IR. Infection prophylaxis in periorbital Mohs surgery and reconstruction: a review and update to recommendations. Surv Ophthalmol 2020; 65:323-347. [DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2019.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2019] [Revised: 11/27/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Lindholm VM, Isoherranen KM, Schröder MT, Pitkänen ST. Evaluating complications in below-knee skin cancer surgery after introduction of preoperative appointments: A 2-year retrospective cohort study. Int Wound J 2019; 17:363-369. [PMID: 31837117 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2019] [Accepted: 11/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Below-knee dermatological surgery has a high risk of complications such as wound infection, bleeding, and necrosis. In this study, we evaluated the impact of preoperative appointments on complication risks. We searched the medical records of the Helsinki University Central Hospital (HUS) Dermatosurgery unit for all below-knee surgeries during 2016, when no preoperative nurse appointments were carried out, and compared it with 2018, when preoperative appointments for risk patients were introduced. The study included 187 patients in 2016 and 179 patients in 2018, of whom 68 (about one third) attended preoperative appointments. At the appointments, risk factors were evaluated, and compression therapy was introduced when possible. The results show complication rates of 13.4% in 2016 vs 10.1% in 2018 (P = .33), despite significantly higher risks in the 2018 patient group. The odds ratio for complications in appointment attendees vs non-attendees was reduced after adjustments to 0.58; however, this was insignificant (P = .47). The odds of complications for skin grafts were considerably higher: 11.33 vs other surgery techniques (P = .00). In conclusion, the introduction of preoperative appointments appeared to reduce complications in below-knee surgery. For graft reconstructions, complication risk is high, even with carefully planned pre- and postoperative care. Further studies are needed to evaluate preventable risk factors of below-knee graft reconstructions.
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- Vivian M Lindholm
- Helsinki University Central Hospital (HUS), Skin and Allergy Hospital, Dermatology Outpatient Clinic and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Helsinki University Central Hospital (HUS), Skin and Allergy Hospital, Dermatology Outpatient Clinic and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Helsinki University Central Hospital (HUS), Skin and Allergy Hospital, Dermatology Outpatient Clinic and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Helsinki University Central Hospital (HUS), Skin and Allergy Hospital, Dermatology Outpatient Clinic and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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Johnson-Jahangir H, Agrawal N. Perioperative Antibiotic Use in Cutaneous Surgery. Dermatol Clin 2019; 37:329-340. [DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2019.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Murray C, Sivajohanathan D, Hanna TP, Bradshaw S, Solish N, Moran B, Hekkenberg R, Wei AC, Petrella T. Patient Indications for Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A Systematic Review. J Cutan Med Surg 2018; 23:75-90. [PMID: 30033747 DOI: 10.1177/1203475418786208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
Abstract
The purpose of the present review was to describe evidence-based indications for Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) in patients with a diagnosis of skin cancer. Relevant studies were identified from a systematic MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews search of studies published from 1970 to 2017. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs), prospective and retrospective comparative studies with greater than 30 patients, and single-arm retrospective studies with multivariate analyses were included. A total of 2 RCTs, 3 prospective studies, and 16 retrospective studies (14 comparative and 2 single-arm) were included. Data on recurrence rate, cure rate, complications, cosmesis, and quality of life were extracted. Surgery (with postoperative or intraoperative marginal assessment) or radiation for those who are ineligible for surgery should remain the standard of care for patients with skin cancer given the lack of high-quality, comparative evidence. MMS is recommended for those with histologically confirmed recurrent basal cell carcinoma (BCC) of the face and is appropriate for primary BCCs of the face that are >1 cm, have aggressive histology, or are located on the H zone of the face. The available evidence is difficult to generalize to all patients with skin cancer because the evidence did not adequately cover non-BCC skin cancers; however, those skin cancers can be considered on a case-by-case basis for MMS. MMS should be performed by physicians who have completed a degree in medicine or equivalent, including a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Specialist Certificate or equivalent, and have received advanced training in MMS.
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- Christian Murray
- 1 Division of Dermatology, Women's College Hospital & University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- 2 Department of Oncology, McMaster University & Program in Evidence-Based Care, Cancer Care Ontario, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- 3 Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- 1 Division of Dermatology, Women's College Hospital & University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- 5 Division of Dermatology, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- 6 Department of Surgery, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre & Surgical Oncology Program, Cancer Care Ontario, Barrie, ON, Canada
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- 7 Quality and Knowledge Transfer, Surgical Oncology Program, Cancer Care Ontario, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- 8 Department of Medical Oncology, Odette Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Nasseri E. Prospective Study of Wound Infections in Mohs Micrographic Surgery Using a Single Set of Instruments. Dermatol Surg 2015; 41:1008-12. [DOI: 10.1097/dss.0000000000000458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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