Mohs Micrographic Surgery: Development, Technique, and Applications in Cutaneous Malignancies
Seminars in Plastic Surgery 2018; 32: 060-068 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1642057Mohs 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 proce...
Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery - May 14, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Chen, Eillen Luisa A. Srivastava, Divya Nijhawan, Rajiv I. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Approach to the Post Mohs Patient
This article discusses the often unique patient presentations and management challenges of the post Mohs resection surgical patient. This includes social, economic, and health issues. Anesthesia considerations and pre- and postoperative care are also discussed in this article. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery)
Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery - May 14, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Thornton, James F. Carboy, Jourdan A. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Facial Mohs Reconstruction
Seminars in Plastic Surgery 2018; 32: 055-056 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1645883 Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery)
Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery - May 14, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Thornton, James F. Tags: Preface Source Type: research

James F. Thornton, MD
Seminars in Plastic Surgery 2018; 32: 053-054 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1642641 Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery)
Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery - May 14, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Hollier, Larry H. Tags: Introduction to the Guest Editor Source Type: research

New and Emerging Treatments for Lymphedema
This article reviews the current literature regarding the pathophysiological mechanisms that underlie LE, as well as new and emerging therapies for the condition. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery)
Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery - April 9, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Schaverien, Mark V. Aldrich, Melissa B. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research