Publications by authors named "G G Nervil"
Impact of skin biopsy practices: A comprehensive nationwide study on skin cancer and melanoma biopsies.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study analyzes skin biopsy trends in Denmark over 15 years, focusing on the ratio of benign to malignant lesions and the costs associated with benign biopsies within the public healthcare system.
- - Findings show a 39.1% increase in biopsies from 2007 to 2021, with a benign to malignant ratio of 4.1:1 and significant costs for benign biopsies estimated at €6.6 million in hospitals in 2021.
- - The research highlights the importance of better pre-biopsy screening to reduce unnecessary procedures and emphasizes the need for accurate diagnosis methods in evaluating skin lesions.
Background: The rising incidence of melanoma and the high number of benign lesions excised due to diagnostic uncertainty highlight the need for effective patient triage. This study assesses the safety and accuracy of teledermoscopic triage on a high-prevalence case set with pre-triaged, challenging, melanoma-suspicious lesions.
Methods: Five dermatologists independently reviewed 250 retrospectively extracted patient cases.
Introduction The use and consumption of "products", such as cosmetic procedures and confectionery, is on a rise in the Danish population. However, it has never been evaluated if the same tendency can be observed among the providers of these products. In view of the upcoming Christmas, we decided to investigate this delicate matter.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Skin cancer diagnostics is challenging, and mastery requires extended periods of dedicated practice.
Objective: The aim of the study was to determine if self-paced pattern recognition training in skin cancer diagnostics with clinical and dermoscopic images of skin lesions using a large-scale interactive image repository (LIIR) with patient cases improves primary care physicians' (PCPs') diagnostic skills and confidence.
Methods: A total of 115 PCPs were randomized (allocation ratio 3:1) to receive or not receive self-paced pattern recognition training in skin cancer diagnostics using an LIIR with patient cases through a quiz-based smartphone app during an 8-day period.
Purpose: To evaluate our surgery for post-gestational rectus abdominis muscle diastasis using slowly absorbable monofilament suture and eight weeks of abdominal binder in terms of recurrence rate, complications, and effect on patients' physical and cosmetic complaints.
Method: In a retrospective cohort study, all 44 patients operated between 2014 and 2020 were invited to a follow-up using ultrasound, clinical examination, and questionnaires regarding symptoms before and after surgery.
Results: 89% of invited patients participated, with a median follow-up of 36 months.