Nonmelanoma Facial Skin Cancer: A Review of Diagnostic Strategies, Surgical Treatment, and Reconstructive Techniques

Nonmelanoma skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and the face is a common area for skin cancer development due to its frequent exposure to the sun. This article focuses on the surgical management of facial nonmelanoma skin cancers, including diagnostic considerations,...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Badash, Ido, Shauly, Orr, Lui, Christopher G, Gould, Daniel J, Patel, Ketan M
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: SAGE Publications 2019
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Review
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6657122/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31384136
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1179550619865278
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Sumario:Nonmelanoma skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and the face is a common area for skin cancer development due to its frequent exposure to the sun. This article focuses on the surgical management of facial nonmelanoma skin cancers, including diagnostic considerations, biopsy techniques, and staging. In addition, we discuss surgical treatment options, including indications, techniques, outcomes, and facial reconstruction following tumor excision.

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