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  • Background Cutaneous surgery is associated with multiple complications including hemorrhage, surgical site infection, necrosis, and scarring As demand for dermatologic surgery rises, it is imperative that dermatologists have a comprehensive understanding of the potential surgical risks to enhance patient safety and outcomes Aims The purpose of this review is to highlight the rates, prevention, and management of common complications associated with cutaneous surgery, with a focus on scalpel-based surgeries including Mohs micrographic surgery and standard surgical excision Material and Methods Articles from PubMed are highlighted and our clinical experience is presented Results Cutaneous surgery is overall safe and associated with low rates of complications that are predominantly minor and not life-threatening Prevention and management strategies vary according to the specific complication being addressed Discussion Dermatologists should be familiar with the complications of cutaneous surgery As our knowledge of surgical complications expands, the outcomes of our patients will continue to improve
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?:journal
  • Dermatological_Reviews
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  • unk
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  • WHO
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  • Complications of cutaneous surgery
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  • #638663
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  • 2020

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