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Mohs Surgery (Mohs' Micrographic Surgery)

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A surgical technique used primarily in the treatment of skin neoplasms, especially basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. This procedure is a microscopically controlled excision of cutaneous tumors either after fixation in vivo or after freezing the tissue. Serial examinations of fresh tissue specimens are most frequently done.

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Networked: 1008 relevant articles (61 outcomes, 52 trials/studies)

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Experts

1.	Goldberg, Leonard H: 28 articles (07/2015 - 05/2004)
2.	Selva, Dinesh: 18 articles (01/2009 - 10/2003)
3.	Huilgol, Shyamala C: 18 articles (05/2008 - 10/2003)
4.	Otley, Clark C: 15 articles (03/2015 - 09/2002)
5.	Kimyai-Asadi, Arash: 15 articles (10/2014 - 10/2004)
6.	Roenigk, Randall K: 13 articles (03/2015 - 07/2003)
7.	Nehal, Kishwer S: 11 articles (12/2014 - 05/2002)
8.	Paver, Robert: 11 articles (11/2010 - 02/2005)
9.	Gloster, Hugh M: 10 articles (08/2015 - 12/2002)
10.	Brodland, David G: 10 articles (12/2012 - 12/2002)

Related Diseases

1.	Neoplasms (Cancer) 12/01/2011 - "The best option for the treatment of these tumors is Mohs micrographic surgery, although conventional excision could be reasonable in small tumors located at low-risk sites and in which long periods have not elapsed since diagnosis." 08/01/2001 - "Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is a highly effective treatment for several cutaneous neoplasms when tissue conservation is crucial. " 02/01/1988 - "Due to tumor continuity and a low rate of lymphatic or hematologic spread, Mohs micrographic surgery appears to be an effective treatment. " 03/01/1996 - "Mohs micrographic surgery is proving to be very useful in treating these difficult neoplasms." 04/01/1990 - "The authors also found it helpful in reconstructing partially excised canaliculi after tumor removal with Mohs' surgery. "
2.	Skin Neoplasms (Skin Cancer) 07/01/2012 - " Mohs surgery may be your best option for nonmelanoma skin cancers." 03/01/2014 - "Mohs Micrographic Surgery (MMS) is the current 'gold-standard' for excision of a number of cutaneous lesions and provides a valuable addition to a skin cancer service. " 07/01/2014 - "Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is an effective treatment for skin cancer. " 09/01/2012 - " Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is regarded as the gold standard for treating nonmelanoma skin cancers of the head and neck. " 04/01/2011 - "Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) has become the gold standard for treating many forms of primary and recurrent contiguous skin cancers and offers the highest cure rates and maximum tissue conservation compared with other modalities. "
3.	Basal Cell Carcinoma (Rodent Ulcer) 12/01/2010 - "In our experience, Mohs micrographic surgery is effective for the treatment of high-risk basal cell carcinoma." 09/01/2010 - "Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is the treatment of choice for high-risk facial basal cell carcinoma (BCC) as it offers the greatest chance of cure with maximum preservation of healthy tissue. " 03/01/2015 - "Neoadjuvant therapy with vismodegib for 6 months prior to Mohs surgery was effective in reducing the size of primary and recurrent aggressive basal cell carcinoma. " 09/01/2014 - "Efficacy of fluorescence diagnosis-guided Mohs micrographic surgery for pigmented vs non-pigmented basal cell carcinoma." 12/01/2010 - "Here, we evaluate the efficacy of Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma. "
4.	Melanoma (Melanoma, Malignant) 01/01/2003 - "Mohs micrographic surgery appears to be an effective treatment for facial melanomas. " 01/01/2003 - "This study evaluates the efficacy of Mohs micrographic surgery, at a single institution, for the treatment of facial melanoma and assesses the accuracy of margin control by frozen section techniques. " 02/01/2013 - "The gold standard of treatment for subungual melanoma is biopsy followed by wide local excision in form of amputation of the distal phalanx of the digit, in order to achieve at least 10 mm margin of clearance or by fixed tissue micrographic (Mohs') surgery. " 01/01/2005 - "Our purpose was to determine the safety and efficacy of Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of primary cutaneous melanoma of the head and neck. " 08/01/1997 - "Our purpose was to determine the safety and efficacy of Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of cutaneous melanoma. "
5.	Wounds and Injuries (Trauma) 04/01/2012 - "To evaluate the efficacy of second-intention healing of defects on the dorsal surface of the hands and fingers after Mohs micrographic surgery and to define optimal wound parameters for choosing second-intention healing. " 12/01/1999 - "We conclude that secondary intention healing of scalp and forehead wounds showing exposed bone is a safe and effective method of wound management after Mohs surgery." 03/01/2011 - "Biologic scaffolds have shown promise in patients unable to tolerate prolonged surgical closure or extensive wound care, but there has been little research in the field of Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) on human cadaveric dermis in this capacity. " 11/01/2003 - "To determine the safety and efficacy of a modified running subcuticular suturing technique for the closure of facial wounds produced by Mohs micrographic surgery. " 02/01/2015 - "To date, no head-to-head studies have compared the wound healing characteristics of these epidermal closure techniques in the repair of facial wounds after Mohs micrographic surgery. "

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