| Title | Use of the double-bladed scalpel in peripheral margin control of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans. |
| Author(s) | Moossavi M, Alam M, Ratner D |
| Institution | Department of Dermatology, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA. |
| Source | Dermatol Surg 2000 Jun; 26(6):599-601. |
| MeSH | Adult
Dermatofibrosarcoma
Female
Humans
Mohs Surgery
Skin Neoplasms
Surgical Instruments
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| Abstract | BACKGROUND: The double-bladed scalpel previously has not been cited in the published literature for use in Mohs micrographic surgery.
OBJECTIVE: To allow for maximum tissue conservation and greatest possible intraoperative efficiency for peripheral margin control of a massive tumor.
METHODS: We describe the use of the double-bladed scalpel during Mohs surgery for peripheral margin control of a large dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP).
RESULTS AND
CONCLUSION: While not necessary for the majority of routine Mohs cases, utilization of the double-bladed scalpel may be timesaving, especially when used for peripheral margin control of a massive tumor. |
| Language | eng |
| Pub Type(s) | Case Reports
Journal Article
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| PubMed ID | 10848948 |
