Secondary Intention Healing of Large Mohs Defects of the Forehead and Temple.
- Author:
Jeong Eun KIM
1
;
Jiehyun JEON
;
Sang Wook SON
;
Hae Jun SONG
;
Il Hwan KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea. kumcihk@korea.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Mohs micrographic surgery;
Secondary intention
- MeSH:
Forehead*;
Intention*;
Mohs Surgery;
Occlusive Dressings;
Sutures;
Transplants;
Wounds and Injuries
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2006;44(4):462-466
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Defects resulting from Mohs micrographic surgery may immediately be reconstructed with primary repair, flaps or grafts, or the wound may be allowed to heal by secondary intention. We experienced 3 cases of secondary intention healing using occlusive dressing and purse-string suture, and wounds were healed with excellent cosmetic and functional results. Therefore, we conclude that secondary intention healing of forehead and temple wounds is a safe and effective method of wound management after Mohs micrographic surgery.
