Dermatology for the general surgeon.
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.
Kerr
Sarah
S
Department of Dermatology, Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, WI 54449, USA.
Kusmak
Jacob M
JM
Stratman
Erik J
EJ
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*