dermatologic surgery

Pain Management After Dermatologic Surgery Cheat Sheet
161451614516145postoperative painDermatologic surgery (particularly Mohs micrographic surgery) is associated with low overall postoperative pain that is largely readily resolvable with acetaminophen and ibuprofen. However, certain medical history and predisposing factors for postoperative pain (discussed below) may present scenarios where a broader repertoire of analgesics is required. In this Surgical Dermatology Cheat Sheet, we …
postoperative pain
Intraoperative Complications in Dermatologic Surgery: What To Do STAT
156331563315633surgical complicationsDuring the 2022 ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, Dr. James Spencer (ODAC conference chair emeritus, former director of Mohs surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and past member of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Dermatology) gave us a critical talk on effectively managing intraoperative surgical complications. This was seriously a talk …
surgical complications
Most Patient-Oriented Video Resources Do Not Comprehensively Explain Mohs Micrographic Surgery
152451524515245Mohs Micrographic Surgery (MMS)INTRODUCTION Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is increasingly utilized for treatment of skin cancer, however the technique used is markedly different than other surgical modalities.1,2 Explaining MMS to patients is difficult, and anxiety following a skin cancer diagnosis likely leads many to seek out additional resources to supplement their understanding.3,4 It is unclear how accurate and comp …
Mohs Micrographic Surgery (MMS)
A Conversation with Dr. Perry Robins | 2021 Dermatology Hall of Fame Inductee
137141371413714Dr. Perry RobinsCelebrating those who advance dermatology The Dermatology Hall of Fame celebrates dermatologists and others who have contributed to the advancement of the dermatology profession. Created in 2017, the DHoF’s mission includes applauding achievement, promoting education, and remembering the history of dermatology. This year’s inductees include a list of esteemed doctors that have advanced t …
Dr. Perry Robins
The Decision Every Graduating Resident Faces
126231262312623fellowshipsIt’s a decision every graduating resident faces: enter the workforce or apply for a fellowship. After more than a decade of higher education, postponing the rewards of a career for another year of training may not seem worthwhile for some. Yet others see a fellowship year as education that will pay dividends throughout their career. “I viewed a fellowship year as an investment in myself,” …
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