Mohs Micrographic In the Treatment of Skin Cancer technique for the removal of skin cancer The procedure was developed in the 1930s by Dr Frederic Mohs at the 1 skills in dermatology dermatologic ID: 945762
Download Pdf The PPT/PDF document "PATIENT INFORMATION" is the property of its rightful owner. Permission is granted to download and print the materials on this web site for personal, non-commercial use only, and to display it on your personal computer provided you do not modify the materials and that you retain all copyright notices contained in the materials. By downloading content from our website, you accept the terms of this agreement.
PATIENT INFORMATION Mohs Micrographic In the Treatment of Skin Cancer technique for the removal of skin cancer. The procedure was developed in the 1930s by Dr. Frederic Mohs at the 1 skills in dermatology, dermatologic surgery, dermatopathology, and Mohs surgery. Basic and advanced training in Mohs nolo
gical staff. Your Mohs surgeon can provide you with To learn more about the American Society for Mohs Surgery, cancer, but occasionally the removal of the deep “roots” of bear in mind, however, that Mohs surgery removes only 2 healthy tissue is critical for cosmetic or functional purposes.
Typically, Mohs surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure in the physician’s of ce. Although the patient is surgeon removes the visible cancer, along Figure B The removed tissue specimen is cut into sections, stained, and marked Tissue cut in saucer shape 1234BlueBlueRedRed Tissue is fr
ozen on a cryostat, and technician 1234Figure DThe Mohs surgeon carefully examines the Stage 2 there is no remaining tumor, the surgical defect is ready for repair. Stage IV, etc.) Tissue 5 contact the billing department of your Mohs surgeon’s of ce if physician. You may need to contact your ins
urance company You should provide your physician with a complete list of all medications (prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins and supplements. Your doctor may have other preoperative instructions. Pay special attention to these. Additionally, Mohs representative before your surgery.requiring less tha
n four hours. However, it is not possible to cancer’s “roots” cannot be estimated in advance. Therefore, it is advisable to reserve the entire day for this surgical procedure, some discomfort, normally only Tylenol is required for relief. However, stronger pain medications are available an
d may be prescribed when needed. You may experience bruising, Wound repair performed by the Mohs surgeon. detailed instructions following your surgery. For small post-wound together may be possible. However, in certain areas of the body, there is very little tissue that can be stretched for behin
d the ear, or over the collarbone may be cut free, placed 6 Wound Healing, Scarring, and Scar Revision As with all forms of surgery, a scar will remain after the skin healed. Mohs micrographic surgery, however, will leave one are barely noticeable. Even following extensive surgery, results ability, throu
gh the body’s own natural healing properties, to cancer surgery. Depressed or indented scars may be elevated, or roughened scar may be smoothed, using laser resurfacing exception. During surgery, tiny nerve endings are cut, which a portion of the face. This is, however, an unusual complication. month
s after surgery, especially if large amounts of tissue were removed. Rarely, some patients experience intermittent survive, requiring additional repair. 7 About the American Society for Mohs Surgerycommitment to the organization’s original tenets:highest standards of patient care relating to Mohs
surgery for the surgical removal of skin cancer and other appropriate review of Mohs surgeons; to provide a forum for the exchange sciences; to promote the professional education of its members microscopically controlled removal of malignant tissue; and to Mohs surgery.”Mohs Surgery, its membership
quali cations, and educational programs, please contact our administrative of ce or visit our Web site. 8 www.mohssurgery.org5901 Warner Avenue, Box 391Tell. 714.379.6262 800.616.ASMS (2767)www.mohssurgery.org 5901 Warner Avenue, Box 391Tell. 714.379.6262 800.616.ASMS (2767)www.mohssurgery.