Bacterial Organisms Colonizing Mohs Surgical Wounds Healing by Second Intention on the Lower Extremities: A Prospective, Controlled Study.

Background: Based on recent research, second intention wounds may be at greater risk for postoperative infection compared with sutured wounds. Accurate diagnosis of postoperative wound infections on the lower leg can be challenging and result in unnecessary antibiotic administration.

Objective: The objective of this study was to identify bacterial organisms that commonly colonize second intention surgical wounds after Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) and isolate pathogenic organisms.

Recurrence Rate for Melanoma Excised by Mohs Micrographic Surgery Without Immunostaining.

Background: Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is becoming increasingly popular for the treatment of cutaneous melanoma (CM) as multiple studies have demonstrated favorable outcomes for local recurrence and overall survival.

Objective: To analyze the outcomes of noninvasive (NIM) and invasive melanomas (IM) using MMS with fresh frozen sections. The primary outcome was local recurrence.

Assessment of Functionality in Elderly Patients When Determining Appropriate Treatment for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers.

Background: The treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) in the elderly population is a source of significant debate. Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is a highly effective treatment option yet not every patient with a cutaneous malignancy that meets appropriate use criteria (AUC) should be treated with surgery.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to use the Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) scale to categorize the functional status of patients aged 75 years and older who required treatment of NMSC.