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I had Mohs Surgery in 2009. It involved the area between my nose and my eye. I had a skin graft about the size of a nickel taken from behind my ear. I felt fine about 2 weeks later; but it was about 4 or 5 weeks before it was healed enough to put on make up and feel like myself going out. Most of the pain was actually from the donor site. Unfortunately I have had a recurrence and this time the tear duct had to be removed. I have lots of stitches but not graft this time....he used flaps to close it. I am two weeks out and still have a lot of swelling and my eye won't open all the way yet. I might have to have more surgery to make that happen. I'm not particularly uncomfortable; but I don't feel comfortable going out anywhere. I guess every situation is different. I feel like an expert now -- but I wish I wasn't! Hope this was helpful.
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What is the medical term meaning Layers of growth are removed and examined microscopically?
When tissue is removed to be examined it is called a biopsy.during mohs surgery
What types of Mohs surgery are there?
There are two types of Mohs surgery: fresh-tissue technique and fixed-tissue technique. Of the surgeons who perform Mohs surgery, 72% use only the fresh-tissue technique.
What does Mohs as in Mohs surgery stand for?
moh stands for medals of honer
What is Mohs surgery used to treat?
The Mohs surgery procedure, also known as chemosurgery was developed in 1938 by a general surgeon named Dr.Frederic E. Mohns. The surgery is used to treat skin cancer, and involves examining tissue right after it has been removed to see whether further tissues are required to be removed.
What are the normal results of Mohs surgery?
Most skin cancers treated by Mohs surgery are completely removed with minimal loss of normal skin.
What risks are involved with Mohs surgery?
Mohs surgery provides high cure rates for malignant skin tumors. For instance, the five-year cure rate for basal cell carcinoma treated by Mohs surgery is higher than 99%. The frequency of recurrence is much lower with Mohs surgery is much lower
What is the procedure in which layers of growth are removed and examined microscopically called?
Mohs surgery
What is the most difficult brain surgery to perform?
Resection of insular glioma is the most challenging operation in brain.
What organizations have more information about Mohs surgery?
American Society for Mohs Surgery. Private Mail Box 391, 5901 Warner Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649-4659. (714) 840-3065. (800) 616-ASMS (2767).
What questions should the patient ask the doctor about Mohs surgery?
How long have you been performing Mohs surgery?Will you use the fresh-tissue or fixed-tissue technique?Will I have to alter the use of my current medications for this procedure?What will you do if you don't find the border of the cancerous lesion?
What are some good journal sources of information on Mohs surgery?
Cook, J. L., and J. B. Perone. "A prospective evaluation of the incidence of complications associated with Mohs micrographic surgery." Archives of Dermatology 139 (February 2003): 143-152.
How is the patient prepared for Mohs surgery?
antibiotics may be given to the patient prior to the procedure; this is known as prophylactic antibiotic treatment. Patients are encouraged to eat prior to surgery
