Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG
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J Dtsch Dermatol Ges · Jun 2013
Improved patient-centered care with effective use of Integra® in dermatologic reconstructive surgery.
The incidence of skin tumors is increasing among elderly patients, and the multi-morbidities which occur in the elderly are a great challenge for dermatologic surgeons. The currently required safety margins for different types of melanomas and non-melanoma skin cancers lead to extensive and profound wounds. ⋯ With the use of Integra®, the duration of hospitalization was decreased, patients with multi-morbidities were effectively treated, and functionally- and esthetically-satisfactory outcomes were achieved. On the basis of these observations, we discuss points of handling those patients who require rapid and effective surgery and undergo dermatologic surgery using dermal substitutes.