Comparison of the efficacy of single volar subcutaneous digital block and the dorsal two injections block.

Background: Digital nerve blocks are commonly used as effective techniques of anaesthesia to allow a variety of surgical procedures performed on digits. This study was conducted to compare the efficacy of volar subcutaneous single injection block and the traditional dorsal two injections digital block.

Methods: This randomized controlled trial was conducted at Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar from December.

Demographics of basal cell carcinoma and its surgical management.

Background: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common, slow growing epidermal skin tumour and an increase in its incidence has been noticed in the past decades. Different treatment options include surgical and non-surgical measures. Surgical options include surgical excision, cryosurgery, curettage, electrodessication and Mohs micrographic surgery.