Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Preventive Effect of Human Acellular Dermal Matrix on Post-thyroidectomy Scars and Adhesions: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Controlled Trial.
Acellular dermal matrix (ADM) has been used for antiadhesion formation along with wound healing in various surgical fields. ⋯ Acellular dermal matrix-assisted implants appear to improve post-thyroidectomy scar and swallowing impairments without delays in operation time.
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Comparative Study
A Survey Comparing Delegation of Cosmetic Procedures Between Dermatologists and Nondermatologists.
How delegation of procedures varies among cosmetic specialties in the United States is not well described. ⋯ Dermatologists delegate procedures to NPP less frequently than non-dermatologist physicians, and when they do, it is typically to higher level NPP.
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Practice Guideline
Consensus for nonmelanoma skin cancer treatment: basal cell carcinoma, including a cost analysis of treatment methods.
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cancer in the US population affecting approximately 2.8 million people per year. Basal cell carcinomas are usually slow-growing and rarely metastasize, but they do cause localized tissue destruction, compromised function, and cosmetic disfigurement. ⋯ Mohs micrographic surgery is an efficient and cost-effective procedure and remains the treatment of choice for high-risk BCCs and for those in cosmetically sensitive locations. Nonsurgical modalities may be used for low-risk BCCs when surgery is contraindicated or impractical, but the cure rates are lower.
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Biography Historical Article
Obituary. Yves Gerard Illouz, MD: 1929 to 2015.