Mohs micrographic surgery for cutaneous malignancy of the hand & upper limb - Raising awareness of its applications and advantages

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Mohs micrographic surgery for cutaneous malignancy of the hand & upper limb - Raising awareness of its applications and advantages Via Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2021 Oct 7:S1748-6815(21)00467-8. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2021.09.030. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Mohs Micrographic Surgery (MMS) is primarily recognised for use in facial tumours, however it should also be considered to aid excision of tumours of the hand, where preservation of tissue and maintenance of function are key factors. Mohs surgery can serve to facilitate decision making both by the patient and surgeon. This can be particularly helpful when proposing more extensive surgery, or prior to complex reconstruction where confirmation of tumour clearance is paramount. We use case examples with medical images to illustrate the advantages of MMS over conventional excision. The establishment of an MMS hand service, delivered by a surgeon with specialist upper limb resection and reconstructive expertise, has allowed our unit to provide optimal treatment, governance, and outcomes for this group of patients . PMID:34686456 | DOI:10.1016/j.bjps.2021.09.030 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.