Title: Environmental and economic considerations for diagnostic biopsies in basal cell carcinomas. Comment on 'Biopsy type does not affect the number of stages during Mohs micrographic surgery: a retrospective study'.
Authors: Afzal, Usamah M; Ali, Faisal R
Abstract: Comment on 'Biopsy type does not affect the number of stages during Mohs micrographic surgery: a retrospective study' Typically, with a punch biopsy a full minor operation pack (containing minimum punch biopsy, forceps, needle holder) as well as the punch biopsy and suture are needed. I Clin Exp Dermatol i 2023; B 48 b :674-5. https://doi.org/10.1093/ced/llad093 Dear Editor, Diagnostic biopsies are frequently undertaken in dermatology, including prior to Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS).
Subjects: BASAL cell carcinoma; BIOPSY; MOHS surgery; RETROSPECTIVE studies
Publication: Clinical & Experimental Dermatology, 2023, Vol 48, Issue 7, p809
ISSN: 0307-6938
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1093/ced/llad093

Environmental and economic considerations for diagnostic biopsies in basal cell carcinomas. Comment on 'Biopsy type does not affect the number of stages during Mohs micrographic surgery: a retrospective study'.

Afzal, Usamah M; Ali, Faisal R