Reported Outcome Measures in Mohs Micrographic Surgery in Studies With Defined Techniques for Embedding and Processing of Tissue: A Systematic Review.

Background: Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is a technique that combines surgical excision and histologic evaluation to achieve higher cure rates for skin cancer than traditional surgical excision. Competing performance measures have fostered numerous histologic techniques for MMS.

Objective: To analyze differences in primary outcomes in the published literature regarding the technique of tissue processing and embedding during the MMS process.

Pain Intensity Assessment Scales for Dermatologic Surgery Patients: A Systematic Review.

Background: Pain assessment plays an important role in dermatologic surgery. The numeric rating scale (NRS), visual analog scale (VAS), verbal rating scale (VRS), and Faces Pain Scale (FPS) are commonly used scales for pain measurement. Conflicting evidence exists regarding the use of each.