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Mohs surgery for melanoma treatment: a systematic literature review

Authors :
Juliana Reis de Sousa Zacarias
Roberpaulo Anacleto Neves
Yara Alves Caetano
Source :
Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology, Vol 15 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia (SBD), 2023.

Abstract

Mohs micrographic surgery, created in 1930 by Frederich Mohs, is a world-renowned technique to treat skin cancers. Currently, it is used to treat basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, ensuring excellent cure rates for patients. However, regarding the treatment of cutaneous melanoma, the use of Mohs surgery is not a consensus among specialists. This article aims to elucidate whether Mohs surgery is a safe and effective treatment for melanoma skin cancer.

Details

Language :
English, Portuguese
ISSN :
19848773
Volume :
15
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.befb235cbeb746faacc8bcdf755f8844
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5935/scd1984-8773.2023150201