Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Sep 1994
Second-intention healing of exposed facial-scalp bone after Mohs surgery for skin cancer: review of ninety-one cases.
Second-intention healing over exposed bone is considered by some to be subject to the complications of pain, infection, and nonhealing. ⋯ The outpatient management of exposed bone after Mohs surgery is relatively safe. Relative risk factors for development of complications include (1) a history of previous x-radiation treatment for skin cancer, (2) manipulation of the operative site, and (3) an open defect located near the nose or exposed sinus cavity.