Skin Surgery and Minor Procedures, An Issue of Surgical Clinics

Covers such topics as melanoma; pressure ulcers; wound healing and biology of the skin; local anesthetics-uses and toxicities; approach to excision and closure of the skin; unusual skin tumors; dermatologic considerations for the general surgeon; suture choice and other skin closure methods; and, benign and subcutaneous lesions.

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Melanoma; Pressure Ulcers; Wound Healing and Biology of the Skin; Local anesthetics-uses and toxicities; Approach to excision and closure of the skin; Unusual Skin Tumors; Dermatologic considerations for the General Surgeon; Suture choice and other skin closure methods; Benign and subcutaneous lesions; Common skin cancers and their precursors; Pilonidal cyst and benign perianal skin conditions