There are various methods for reconstructing defects caused by Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS). However, there are limits to the reconstruction methods that can be used if the defect is large. An 85-year-old woman presented with a 2.4×2.2 cm hyperkeratotic plaque on her right temple for 2 years. A skin biopsy was performed for a diagnosis. Histopathology confirmed squamous cell carcinoma, and MMS was performed to completely remove the tumor. A total of three MMS stages were performed intraoperatively to confirm margin clear, resulting in a skin defect measuring 5.0×4.5 cm. To reconstruct the large defect, a splitted full thickness skin graft was performed, taking into account the site, size, and function of the defect. Each skin graft was harvested from the submental area and a tie-over bolster dressing was applied to the recipient site. To date, the surgical site has remained free of surgical complications or tumor recurrence.

There are various methods for reconstructing defects caused by Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS). However, there are limits to the reconstruction methods that can be used if the defect is large. An 85-year-old woman presented with a 2.4×2.2 cm hyperkeratotic plaque on her right temple for 2 years. A skin biopsy was performed for a diagnosis. Histopathology confirmed squamous cell carcinoma, and MMS was performed to completely remove the tumor. A total of three MMS stages were performed intraoperatively to confirm margin clear, resulting in a skin defect measuring 5.0×4.5 cm. To reconstruct the large defect, a splitted full thickness skin graft was performed, taking into account the site, size, and function of the defect. Each skin graft was harvested from the submental area and a tie-over bolster dressing was applied to the recipient site. To date, the surgical site has remained free of surgical complications or tumor recurrence.

There are various methods for reconstructing defects caused by Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS). However, there are limits to the reconstruction methods that can be used if the defect is large. An 85-year-old woman presented with a 2.4×2.2 cm hyperkeratotic plaque on her right temple for 2 years. A skin biopsy was performed for a diagnosis. Histopathology confirmed squamous cell carcinoma, and MMS was performed to completely remove the tumor. A total of three MMS stages were performed intraoperatively to confirm margin clear, resulting in a skin defect measuring 5.0×4.5 cm. To reconstruct the large defect, a splitted full thickness skin graft was performed, taking into account the site, size, and function of the defect. Each skin graft was harvested from the submental area and a tie-over bolster dressing was applied to the recipient site. To date, the surgical site has remained free of surgical complications or tumor recurrence.

There are various methods for reconstructing defects caused by Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS). However, there are limits to the reconstruction methods that can be used if the defect is large. An 85-year-old woman presented with a 2.4×2.2 cm hyperkeratotic plaque on her right temple for 2 years. A skin biopsy was performed for a diagnosis. Histopathology confirmed squamous cell carcinoma, and MMS was performed to completely remove the tumor. A total of three MMS stages were performed intraoperatively to confirm margin clear, resulting in a skin defect measuring 5.0×4.5 cm. To reconstruct the large defect, a splitted full thickness skin graft was performed, taking into account the site, size, and function of the defect. Each skin graft was harvested from the submental area and a tie-over bolster dressing was applied to the recipient site. To date, the surgical site has remained free of surgical complications or tumor recurrence.

In the rapidly evolving healthcare environment, radiologists strive to establish their rightful place.Thus, there is a need for enhanced outpatient and clinical education within the Department of Radiology and exploration of its methodologies. Accordingly, the Korean Society of Radiology established a task force to investigate the clinical and outpatient practice status of radiologists overseas, current state of related education, involvement of other specialties in radiologic practices and education in Korea, and clinical and outpatient practice status among Korean radiologists. Furthermore, a survey on clinical competency enhancement was conducted among the members of the Korean Society of Radiology. These findings suggest the need for visibility and clinical competency enhancement in radiologists and methodologies for strengthening clinical competencies.

In the rapidly evolving healthcare environment, radiologists strive to establish their rightful place.Thus, there is a need for enhanced outpatient and clinical education within the Department of Radiology and exploration of its methodologies. Accordingly, the Korean Society of Radiology established a task force to investigate the clinical and outpatient practice status of radiologists overseas, current state of related education, involvement of other specialties in radiologic practices and education in Korea, and clinical and outpatient practice status among Korean radiologists. Furthermore, a survey on clinical competency enhancement was conducted among the members of the Korean Society of Radiology. These findings suggest the need for visibility and clinical competency enhancement in radiologists and methodologies for strengthening clinical competencies.

In the rapidly evolving healthcare environment, radiologists strive to establish their rightful place.Thus, there is a need for enhanced outpatient and clinical education within the Department of Radiology and exploration of its methodologies. Accordingly, the Korean Society of Radiology established a task force to investigate the clinical and outpatient practice status of radiologists overseas, current state of related education, involvement of other specialties in radiologic practices and education in Korea, and clinical and outpatient practice status among Korean radiologists. Furthermore, a survey on clinical competency enhancement was conducted among the members of the Korean Society of Radiology. These findings suggest the need for visibility and clinical competency enhancement in radiologists and methodologies for strengthening clinical competencies.