Surgical management of the primary melanoma

Clin Plast Surg. 2000 Jul;27(3):409-19, viii-ix.

Abstract

Conservative margins of resection have proven safe for malignant melanomas arising in a wide variety of anatomic sites. Reconstruction, however, can be a challenge in cosmetically sensitive areas. This article summarizes the authors' management philosophy, including reconstruction.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy / methods
  • Child
  • Facial Neoplasms / surgery
  • Humans
  • Melanoma / surgery*
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery*