Noninvasive diagnostic techniques in the preoperative setting of Mohs micrographic surgery: A review of the literature.

Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is considered the gold standard treatment for skin cancers. Though the high cure rates it offers, MMS presents some disadvantages, as it is a relatively time-consuming procedure involving several professionals (physicians and technicians). A better definition of tumor margins in the preoperative setting with any optical noninvasive diagnostic method may reduce the numbers of MMS steps and the overall duration of the procedure.

Female melanoma and estrogen receptors expression: an immunohistochemical pilot study.

Epidemiologic data highlight sex differences in melanoma outcome. A putative role of sex hormones is still under investigation. Very few laboratory investigations have focused on the level of expression of estrogen receptors in melanoma.

The EORTC protocol for sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) reveals a high number of nodal nevi and a strong association with nevus-associated melanoma.

Background: The diagnosis of nodal nevi (NN) is challenging as they mimic melanoma metastases (MM), with a detection rate mostly ranging between 1% and 11% in sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB). Herein, we assessed the incidence of NN and the association with the clinical-pathological features of primary melanoma, adopting the updated European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) protocol for SLNB.

Methods: All cases of paired melanoma and SLNB were retrospectively evaluated (April 2019-May 2020).

Preoperative computed tomography assessment for a deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap: a new easy technique from the Bologna experience.

Background: Deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap reconstruction is the gold standard reconstructive technique for women undergoing breast cancer surgery. A preoperative computed tomography angiography (CTA)-dedicated protocol and 3D reconstructions are mandatory for correct surgical planning.

Purpose: To evaluate the diagnostic performance of a new preoperative CTA protocol and a new reconstruction method in the assessment of DIEP technique.

Long Term Cosmetic and Functional Results of One Stage Reconstruction for Lower Eyelid Malignant Melanoma: A Single Centre Experience of Eleven Patients.

Introduction: Eyelid malignant melanoma represents less than 1 % of all skin melanomas and approximately 1 % of all malignant neoplasms of the eyelid skin. Because of its relative rarity, there is a paucity of descriptive papers reporting only small series of reconstructed patients. The repair of eyelid defects represents a reconstructive challenge.

Tensor fascia latae perforator flap: An alternative reconstructive choice for anterolateral thigh flap when no sizable skin perforator is available.

Introduction: The anterolateral thigh flap (ALT) is a versatile flap and very useful for the reconstruction of different anatomical districts. The main disadvantage of this flap is the anatomical variability in number and location of perforators. In general, absence of perforators is extremely rare.