Korean J Dermatol.  2003 Jan;41(1):29-36.

Immediate Reconstruction of Defects Caused by Mohs Surgery of Skin Cancer

• Oh CK
• Kim BG
• Lee JB
• Kim MB
• Jang HS
• Kwon KS

Abstract

BACKGROUND
Mohs surgery is an increasingly appealing option for skin cancer. It is traditionally performed by a Mohs dermatologist, followed by a secondary repair by a head and neck or plastic surgeon. But one-stage procedure Mohs surgery with immediate reconstruction enhances patient's satisfaction and reduces the need for more than one procedure or multiple postoperative visits. OBJECT: The purpose of this study was to report our experience of Mohs surgery and immediate reconstruction by a dermatologist. Results, complications, and recurrence rates were reviewed. METHODS: Seventy five skin cancers, which were treated by Mohs surgery and reconstructed immediately were analysed retrospectively. RESULT: There were 43 females and 32 males. The mean age was 62.2. Basal cell carcinoma was the most common skin tumor. The Nose was the most common anatomic site. The mean size of tumor was 1.8cm. The local flap was the most common used to repair surgical defects. Complications were minimal. Recurrent cases were none during 40-months follow up (range, 12-58 months). CONCLUSION: Immediate one-stage reconstruction after Mohs surgery by a dermatologist is a safe, convenient method to treat skin cancers.

Keyword

Skin cancer; Mohs surgery; Immediate reconstruction

MeSH Terms

Carcinoma, Basal Cell
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Head
Humans
Male
Mohs Surgery*
Neck
Nose
Recurrence
Retrospective Studies
Skin Neoplasms*
Skin*