Mohs Micrographic Surgery: Development, Technique, and Applications in Cutaneous Malignancies

Seminars in Plastic Surgery
Eillen Luisa A ChenRajiv I Nijhawan

Abstract

Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is a specialized technique for treating skin malignancies that offers the highest cure rate by allowing histological evaluation of the entire peripheral and deep margins. MMS also maximally preserves as much uninvolved, normal adjacent tissue as possible, allowing for the best cosmetic and functional outcomes. When used for appropriate indications, this technique is also more cost-effective than other treatment modalities. In this article, the authors will discuss the development of MMS, the steps involved in this procedure, and the indications for this technique. They will also review the use of MMS for basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma in situ, and some less common skin malignancies.

Citations

Oct 12, 2020·International Journal of Dermatology·Maria T HuayllaniAntonio Jorge Forte
May 9, 2021·The Journal of Dermatology·Shin-Ichi AnsaiUNKNOWN Squamous Cell Carcinoma Guidelines Committee of the Japanese Skin Cancer Society
Jul 6, 2021·International Cancer Conference Journal·Ayaka YamamotoKen Yamaguchi
Nov 25, 2021·Dermatologic Surgery : Official Publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et Al.]·Dema T AlniemiYaohui G Xu

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