Incisional Biopsy Technique Is Associated With Decreased Overall Survival for Cutaneous Melanoma
CONCLUSION
Incisional biopsies were associated with decreased overall 5-year survival in the NCDB. No difference was observed between shave and punch biopsy techniques. These findings support current melanoma management guidelines.
Source: Dermatologic Surgery - Category: Dermatology Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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