title: Complications of cutaneous surgery.
abstract: There are many complications that may develop when surgical procedures are performed. With adequate preoperative preparation and careful technique, however, they can be kept to a minimum. Foreknowledge of the possible difficulties will enable the physician to recognize them when they are encountered and to provide appropriate treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Hayes
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Whitaker
mesh_terms: D002921:Cicatrix; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006470:Hemorrhage; D006801:Humans; D009336:Necrosis; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection