Dermatologic SurgeryPub Date : 2025-03-01Epub Date: 2024-05-10DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000004239
Kyle A Williams, Naiara S Barbosa, Catherine A Degesys
{"title":"Repair of Adjacent Superior Helix and Posterior Auricle Defects.","authors":"Kyle A Williams, Naiara S Barbosa, Catherine A Degesys","doi":"10.1097/DSS.0000000000004239","DOIUrl":"10.1097/DSS.0000000000004239","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11289,"journal":{"name":"Dermatologic Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"303-305"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140903846","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dermatologic SurgeryPub Date : 2025-03-01Epub Date: 2024-10-16DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000004455
Kawaiola C Aoki, Danielle Lazzara, Gregory Bartos, Eduardo Weiss, Eli R Saleeby
{"title":"Surgical Margins of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers in Mohs Surgery: Dermoscopy Versus Naked Eye.","authors":"Kawaiola C Aoki, Danielle Lazzara, Gregory Bartos, Eduardo Weiss, Eli R Saleeby","doi":"10.1097/DSS.0000000000004455","DOIUrl":"10.1097/DSS.0000000000004455","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) offers high cure rates for nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) but relies on precise margin assessment, traditionally initiated by the naked eye. Dermoscopy has emerged as a potential tool to improve margin delineation.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To compare the efficacy of dermoscopic versus naked eye evaluation in marking initial MMS margins for NMSC.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A multicenter, prospective study on patients with NMSC undergoing MMS was conducted. Patients were randomized into dermoscopy and naked eye groups. Statistical analysis was performed using statistical package for social sciences.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 127 patients were enrolled, with 63 in the naked eye group and 64 in the dermoscopy group. No significant differences in age, sex distribution, or histological subtype were found. The average number of MMS stages and accuracy of initial margins were comparable between groups.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Despite its potential, the authors' study found no significant reduction in total MMS stages using dermoscopy. Novel imaging modalities or standardized dermoscopic criteria should be explored to enhance margin assessment accuracy and improve outcomes in NMSC treatment.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Dermoscopic evaluation of presurgical margins does not effectively assess lateral/deep margins nor contribute to a reduction in total MMS stages. Improving the authors' understanding of presurgical margin assessment techniques can lead to better treatment outcomes for NMSC.</p>","PeriodicalId":11289,"journal":{"name":"Dermatologic Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"236-239"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142460347","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dermatologic SurgeryPub Date : 2025-03-01Epub Date: 2024-10-23DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000004465
Christine P Lin, Danny Linggonegoro, Hubert Lau, Kristin Nord
{"title":"Subcutaneous Leiomyosarcoma Presenting as Tophaceous Gout on the Left Knee.","authors":"Christine P Lin, Danny Linggonegoro, Hubert Lau, Kristin Nord","doi":"10.1097/DSS.0000000000004465","DOIUrl":"10.1097/DSS.0000000000004465","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11289,"journal":{"name":"Dermatologic Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"330-331"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142496989","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dermatologic SurgeryPub Date : 2025-03-01Epub Date: 2024-10-14DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000004452
Smriti Prasad, Brett Neill, Wesley Yu, Justin J Leitenberger, Anna Bar
{"title":"Accelerated Takedown of Melolabial Interpolation Flaps at 1 to 2 Weeks, Indications and Safety for Improved Patient Experience.","authors":"Smriti Prasad, Brett Neill, Wesley Yu, Justin J Leitenberger, Anna Bar","doi":"10.1097/DSS.0000000000004452","DOIUrl":"10.1097/DSS.0000000000004452","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The melolabial interpolation flap is an effective surgical technique for reconstructing defects in the nasal ala and tip regions. Traditionally, this technique involves waiting for the standard 3-week period before pedicle division.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate whether accelerated takedown at 1- or 2-week postflap creation is possible while maintaining the flap's viability and functionality.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Retrospective cohort study at Oregon Health and Science University from 2018 to 2023.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The authors examined 67 patients who underwent reconstruction with a melolabial interpolation flap surgery, of which 50 had their flap takedown at <21 days and 17 had their takedown at 21 or more days. This analysis revealed similar complication rates for both groups. There were no increased rates of infection, necrosis, or hematoma formation in the earlier takedown group. Those undergoing earlier takedown were more likely to have a history of hypertension but less likely to have a history of diabetes, immunosuppression, and smoking, though the differences were not statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study provides valuable insights into the safety and feasibility of early melolabial interpolation flap takedown. This approach has the potential to enhance the quality of life for patients undergoing this flap by decreasing the amount of time with a pedicle.</p>","PeriodicalId":11289,"journal":{"name":"Dermatologic Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"240-244"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142892943","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dermatologic SurgeryPub Date : 2025-03-01Epub Date: 2024-10-15DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000004449
Susruthi Rajanala, Jeffrey S Dover
{"title":"From Queries to Transformations: A Correlation Analysis of Google Trends Search Data of Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery.","authors":"Susruthi Rajanala, Jeffrey S Dover","doi":"10.1097/DSS.0000000000004449","DOIUrl":"10.1097/DSS.0000000000004449","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11289,"journal":{"name":"Dermatologic Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"340-342"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142460342","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dermatologic SurgeryPub Date : 2025-03-01Epub Date: 2024-10-23DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000004464
Caroline M Wilkowski, Elizabeth M Rao, Alexander K Maytin, Maira Bhatty, Roberta L Klatzky, Salim Hayek, Melinda Lawrence, Jeffrey Janata, Bryan T Carroll
{"title":"Comparison of Patient Reported Sensory Hypersensitivity in Mohs and Interventional Pain Patients.","authors":"Caroline M Wilkowski, Elizabeth M Rao, Alexander K Maytin, Maira Bhatty, Roberta L Klatzky, Salim Hayek, Melinda Lawrence, Jeffrey Janata, Bryan T Carroll","doi":"10.1097/DSS.0000000000004464","DOIUrl":"10.1097/DSS.0000000000004464","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11289,"journal":{"name":"Dermatologic Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"331-333"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142496976","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dermatologic SurgeryPub Date : 2025-03-01Epub Date: 2024-10-11DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000004453
Dina H Zamil, Usman Asad, Suzanne Alkul, Jennifer S Ranario
{"title":"A Watch Messaging System for Mohs Surgery Communication.","authors":"Dina H Zamil, Usman Asad, Suzanne Alkul, Jennifer S Ranario","doi":"10.1097/DSS.0000000000004453","DOIUrl":"10.1097/DSS.0000000000004453","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11289,"journal":{"name":"Dermatologic Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"317-318"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142399693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Cost of a Melanoma Diagnosis: An Analysis of Online Crowdfunding for Medical Expenses Related to Melanoma.","authors":"Afua Ofori-Darko, Devin Barzallo, Nikole Guzman Villegas, Ashley Perez, Katherine DiSano","doi":"10.1097/DSS.0000000000004461","DOIUrl":"10.1097/DSS.0000000000004461","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11289,"journal":{"name":"Dermatologic Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"324-325"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142460348","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}