The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology
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J Dermatol Surg Oncol · Feb 1992
Case ReportsZosteriform and epidermotropic metastasis. Report of two cases.
We report two cases of zosteriform metastasis to the skin. One patient had epidermotropic papulovesicular metastases from a presumed cutaneous adnexal neoplasm. The second patient had painful zoster-like papulovesicles from metastatic breast cancer. Previously reported dermatomal or zosteriform metastases are reviewed.
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J Dermatol Surg Oncol · Feb 1992
Case ReportsThe suture tension adjustment reel. A new device for the management of skin closure.
The initial clinical experience with a new device, called the Suture Tension Adjustment Reel (STAR), is described. The historical precedence and rationale underlying linear tissue expansion is presented. ⋯ The multipurpose device is a safe, simple, and reliable adjunct to sutured surgery. It is of value in the general management of tensioned and nontensioned skin closures.