title: Dermatology for the general surgeon.
abstract: Preparation of the patient with preexisting skin disease for surgery can be challenging. In addition to encountering the skin with nearly every procedure, the surgeon will also likely experience skin-related conundrums, concerns, and associated conditions in the preoperative, perioperative, or postoperative periods. These concerns are reviewed using best available evidence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, WI 54449, USA.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kerr
authors.forename: Jacob M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Kusmak
authors.forename: Erik J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Stratman
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D003880:Dermatology / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods*; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000592:standards*; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards*