Surgical treatment and reconstruction of nonmelanoma facial skin cancers.
OBJECTIVE
After reading this article, the participant should be able to: (1) Identify the appropriate resection margins for common types of nonmelanoma skin cancer. (2) Discuss indications for secondary intention healing, skin grafting, and local flaps for reconstruction of facial skin cancer defects. (3) Describe at least one local flap for reconstruction of scalp, forehead, temple/cheek, periocular, nose, and lips.


CONCLUSIONS
Current evidence for diagnosis and surgical treatment of nonmelanoma facial skin cancers is reviewed. In addition, reconstructive options for facial defects are discussed by anatomic location.
Madison, Wis.; Boston, Mass.; Tucson, Ariz.; and Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada From University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics; Boston Children's Hospital; St. Joseph Hospital; and Dalhousie University.
Carolyn R
CR
Rogers-Vizena
Donald H
DH
Lalonde
Frederick J
FJ
Menick
Michael L
ML
Bentz
D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005546:Forehead; D006801:Humans; D008545:Melanoma; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014945:Wound Healing