Comparing demographic characteristics and adverse event rates at two dermatologic surgery practices.

Background: Patient demographics and operative techniques may contribute to adverse events after surgeries.

Objective: To identify differences in adverse event rates between different dermatologic surgery centers and potential contributing features affecting these rates.

Methods: Data regarding demographics, procedure type, and adverse events were collected at two dermatologic surgery centers.

Quantifying and characterizing adverse events in dermatologic surgery.

Background: Although office-based dermatologic procedures are generally considered safe, there is a lack of prospective data on the rate of adverse events (AEs) associated with these procedures.

Objective: To determine the frequency of AEs after dermatologic surgery and to characterize the most commonly encountered AEs.

Methods: A web-based interface was designed to track AEs with the input of four dermatologic surgeons.

Increase in procedures performed at dermatology office visits from 1995 to 2001.

Background: Over the past few decades, dermatologists have expanded the scope of their practice to include many surgical and cosmetic procedures in response to the development and demand for new procedures.

Objective: To examine the trend from 1995 in the proportion of dermatology visits associated with procedures to determine if there has been an increase in the number of procedures performed.

Methods: Data from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey were used to look at the proportion and types of dermatology visits associated with procedures performed during the years 1995 to 2001.