squamous cell carcinoma (scc) is the second most common type of skin cancer with potential risks for metastasis and recurrence if left untreated or incompletely excised. this case series study was designed to determine the frequency of incompletely excised sccs and the related risk factors. a total of 273 sccs (253 patients) excised in razi dermatology hospital of tehran from 2006-2008, were ev...

Background: Surgery is the most frequent treatment modality for basal cell carcinoma but in spite of its high cure rate, the frequency of incomplete excision varies widely (0.7-50%) among dermatologic centers. Our case series was designed to determine the frequency of incompletely excised basal cell carcinoma and the related risk factors. Methods: A total of 1424 basal cell carcinoma (1040 pati...

OBJECTIVE To compare the efficacy and safety of complete and incomplete excision of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE). METHODS Ninety-three women who underwent complete excision (n=55) or incomplete surgery of DIE (n=38) between January 2011 and December 2013 were included in this retrospective cohort study. Surgical data, and follow-up information of the patients were analyzed. RESULTS...

Incomplete excision of basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) may be followed by recurrence of the tumor. In order to detect risk factors for incomplete excision of BCCs we performed a cross-sectional study of 1278 patients who underwent a primary excision of BCCs, during a four-year period, within an ambulatory and hospital plastic surgery department setting. Incomplete excision occurred in 159 of 1478 ...

PURPOSE To analyze the outcome of management of patients with basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) in a tertiary referral eye center in Sydney, Australia. DESIGN Retrospective case series. METHODS Review of medical records of 485 consecutive cases (469 patients) with confirmed eyelid cancer. Intervention procedures: Surgical excision with 3- to 5-mm clinically cl...

Spinal metastases (SMs) from thyroid cancers significantly reduce the quality of life by causing pain and neurological deficits and increase mortality. Complete surgical resection of isolated thyroid SMs is a promising treatment option; however, the postoperative outcome is unknown. This study aimed to compare the postoperative courses of patients undergoing complete resection of thyroid SMs wi...

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare tumor of dermal fibroblast. Diagnosis poses challenge to every surgeon. Its propensity recur can be attributed its characteristic finger-like projections, misdiagnosis, and incomplete excision. Wide local excision with adequate margins may lead functional defects cosmetic blemishes. Most cases undergoing second surgery warrants reconstructive pro...

Objective: To investigate the risk factors related to incomplete excision after loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) in abnormal cervical cytology. Methods: This retrospective cohort study was performed during September 2010 to February 2017. The study population was patients with abnormal cervical cytology who treated by LEEP at Prapokklao hospital, Chanthaburi. From the medical reco...