Introduction
Charlene Lam and Allison T. Vidimos Mohs Micrographic Surgery
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Synonyms: Mohs surgery Chemosurgery Mohs chemosurgery (fresh tissue technique and fixed tissue technique)
Key features
Based upon the concept of contiguous spread of a tumor from a single focus
100% microscopic tissue margin examination
Highest evidence-based cure rate for cutaneous malignancies, but success is dependent on resources and skills of the surgeon and histotechnician
Same physician serves as both surgeon and pathologist
Precise excision of cancerous tissue
Preservation of the maximum amount of non-cancerous tissue
Total tissue control and precise mapping
Immediate re-excision of residual cancerous tissue as indicated
Reconstruction typically performed by Mohs surgeon
Exceedingly low complication rate