Environmental and economic considerations for diagnostic biopsies in basal cell carcinomas. Comment on 'Biopsy type does not affect the number of stages during Mohs micrographic surgery: a retrospective study'.

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Title: Environmental and economic considerations for diagnostic biopsies in basal cell carcinomas. Comment on 'Biopsy type does not affect the number of stages during Mohs micrographic surgery: a retrospective study'.
Authors: Afzal, Usamah M1 (AUTHOR), Ali, Faisal R2,3 (AUTHOR) f.r.ali.01@cantab.net
Source: Clinical & Experimental Dermatology. Jul2023, Vol. 48 Issue 7, p809-810. 2p.
Subject Terms: *BASAL cell carcinoma, *BIOPSY, *MOHS surgery, *RETROSPECTIVE studies
Abstract: Comment on 'Biopsy type does not affect the number of stages during Mohs micrographic surgery: a retrospective study' Typically, with a punch biopsy a full minor operation pack (containing minimum punch biopsy, forceps, needle holder) as well as the punch biopsy and suture are needed. I Clin Exp Dermatol i 2023; B 48 b :674-5. https://doi.org/10.1093/ced/llad093 Dear Editor, Diagnostic biopsies are frequently undertaken in dermatology, including prior to Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS). [Extracted from the article]
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ISSN:03076938
DOI:10.1093/ced/llad093
Published in:Clinical & Experimental Dermatology
Language:English