Preventing and managing complications in dermatologic surgery: Procedural and postsurgical concerns

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021 Apr;84(4):895-903. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2021.01.037. Epub 2021 Jan 23.

Abstract

The second article in this continuing medical education series reviews the evidence regarding the intraoperative and postoperative risks for patients and health care workers. We share the most up-to-date recommendations for risk management and postoperative complication management to ensure optimal surgical efficacy and patient safety.

Keywords: dermatologic surgery; electrosurgery; hematoma; pain management; postsurgical infection; wound care; wound dehiscence.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Analgesics / therapeutic use
  • Antibiotic Prophylaxis
  • Contraindications, Procedure
  • Dermatologic Surgical Procedures* / adverse effects
  • Electrosurgery / adverse effects
  • Hematoma / etiology
  • Hematoma / prevention & control
  • Hematoma / therapy
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Complications / prevention & control*
  • Intraoperative Complications / therapy
  • Pain Management / methods
  • Pain, Postoperative / drug therapy
  • Pain, Postoperative / prevention & control
  • Patient Safety
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control*
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy
  • Risk Management
  • Surgical Wound Dehiscence / prevention & control
  • Surgical Wound Infection / prevention & control
  • Surgical Wound Infection / therapy
  • Wound Healing

Substances

  • Analgesics