Slow micrographic Surgery improves Nail Apparatus Melanoma in Situ outcome
In a recent study by Shu Zhang and peers have found that slow Mohs micrographic surgery is an effective and safe technique for treating nail apparatus melanoma in situ (NAMIS), a malignant tumor with a high incidence among Chinese melanoma patients. The findings of the study were published in .
The retrospective study, carried out between October 2016 and June 2022, enrolled ten patients diagnosed with NAMIS. Each patient underwent slow Mohs micrographic surgery, a specialized technique that allows for the precise removal of cancerous tissue while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible. Regular follow-up appointments were scheduled to monitor the patients' progress.
Among the participants, 2 patients required one Mohs stage, 7 patients underwent two stages, and one patient underwent a more extensive treatment involving seven stages. The resection margin, indicating the distance between the excised tumor and the surrounding healthy tissue, ranged from 5 to 25 mm. Importantly, no severe complications were reported during or after the treatment, demonstrating the safety of the procedure.
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