Dermatologic Surgery
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U.S. study finds racial, gender differences in surgical treatment of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
Black and Hispanic males are more often treated with wide local excision than with Mohs surgery for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.
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Opioid prescriptions following Mohs surgery dropped over the last decade
The four opioids obtained most during the study period were hydrocodone (55%), codeine (16.3%), oxycodone (12%), and tramadol (11.6%).
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Medicare payments for most skin procedures dropped over last 15 years
Inflation-adjusted reimbursement data show big increases for skin biopsies and shave removal.
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Patient risk-benefit thresholds for antibiotic use in dermatologic surgery vary widely
“This is the first study to evaluate patient preferences in a rigorous way.”
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Cross-sectional study finds chronic skin conditions have highest opioid prescribing rates
Although patients older than 65 years accounted for 36.2% of visits to dermatologists, 58.5% of opioids prescribed by dermatologists were in...
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Mohs surgery favorable as monotherapy for early Merkel cell carcinomas
Small series adds to growing body of literature.
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Garbage out: How much trash does a Mohs surgery practice produce?
Small clinic estimates that it produces a ton of noncontaminated surgical waste each year.
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Survey: Many Mohs surgeons are struggling on the job
More than half of female respondents were ‘at risk,’ per assessment.
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Telemedicine is popular among Mohs surgeons – for now
Almost all of those surveyed have used it during pandemic, but fewer want to keep it around.
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New guideline provides recommendations on reconstruction after skin cancer resection
The multidisciplinary consensus guideline covers situations broadly applicable to the care of adults with fully resected skin cancer lesions.
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Novel hedgehog inhibitor strategies improve BCC outcomes
Upfront tumor debulking seems to help.