A5036016406- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
- Infectious Diseases and Mycology
- Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders research
- Cancer and Skin Lesions
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Wound Healing and Treatments
- Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
- Nail Diseases and Treatments
- Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
- Melanoma and MAPK Pathways
- Optical Coherence Tomography Applications
- CAR-T cell therapy research
- Cell Image Analysis Techniques
- Tumors and Oncological Cases
- Dermatologic Treatments and Research
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics
- Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Immunotherapy and Immune Responses
- Dupuytren's Contracture and Treatments
- Digital Imaging in Medicine
University of Pittsburgh
2003-2024
Shadyside Hospital
2006-2024
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
2014-2024
Skin Cancer Foundation
1998-2022
Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center
2016
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
2016
American Academy of Dermatology
2016
Park Terrace Care Center
2016
Short and Associates (United States)
2011
Neurological Surgery
2008
Four hundred consecutive surgical wounds on the nose were studied for wound management. The most commonly used flap was bilobed double transposition that is especially useful reconstruction of defects lower third nose. While standard design often results in tissue protrusions or pincushioning, improvements are outlined herein to achieve best
Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) with melanoma antigen recognized by T-cell (MART-1) immunostaining is an effective treatment of cutaneous melanoma.To determine the efficacy MMS MART-1 immunostain in management invasive and situ melanoma.A retrospective cohort study evaluated 2,114 melanomas 1,982 patients excised using immunostain. The margins required for excision were calculated based on Breslow thickness, location, size. Survival local recurrence rates compared those historical...
Current staging systems for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) have limited positive predictive value identifying patients who will experience metastasis.To develop and validate a gene expression profile (GEP) test predicting risk metastasis in localized, high-risk cSCC with the goal of improving risk-directed patient management.Archival formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded primary tissue clinicopathologic data (n = 586) were collected from 23 independent centers prospectively designed...
Background. Tissue-engineered products are usually composed of living cells and their supporting matrices that have been grown in vitro, using a combination engineering life sciences principles. Apligraf is bilayered product neonatal-derived dermal fibroblasts keratinocytes, Type I bovine collagen. Objective. To evaluate prospective, multicentered open study, the effects tissue therapy with tissue-engineered skin (Apligraf) partial or full-thickness excisional wounds. Methods. One hundred...
Abstract. The buried vertical mattress suture combines the advantages of and intradermal suture. It provides prolonged wound support eversion, while leaving no permanent marks on skin.
BACKGROUND There are no population-based data comparing analgesics after Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) and reconstruction. OBJECTIVE To compare the efficacy in pain management of three analgesic combinations. METHODS In a randomized, double-blind, controlled study, patients undergoing MMS reconstruction for head neck skin cancers received 1,000 mg acetaminophen (Ac), Ac plus 400 ibuprofen (Ib), or 325 30 codeine (Co) immediately every 4 hours up to four doses. Patients rated their on...
Background With the continuing increase in incidence of skin cancer, delivery cost-efficient cancer treatment is a top priority. Objective To compare costs associated with removal cancers using Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) that standard surgical excision (SSE) frozen or permanent margin control office an ambulatory center (ASC). Methods and Materials Costs for actual MMS calculated all SSE were recorded. The expense incomplete excisions subsequent reexcision reconstruction on recurrent...