Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans treated by micrographic surgery
2002
Micrographic Surgery for Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans
Sample size: 21
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Ah-Weng A, Marsden J R, Sanders D S A, Waters R
Primary Institution: University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust
Hypothesis
Micrographic surgery is an effective treatment for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.
Conclusion
Micrographic surgery shows a very low recurrence rate and is the treatment of choice for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.
Supporting Evidence
- Micrographic surgery achieved complete clearance in 15 out of 21 patients with only one layer.
- No recurrence was observed during follow-up of 21 to 80 months.
- Four patients required two layers for clearance, indicating the method's effectiveness.
Takeaway
Doctors used a special surgery to remove a rare skin tumor, and it worked really well without the tumor coming back.
Methodology
A retrospective study of patients treated by micrographic surgery from April 1995 to March 2000.
Limitations
The study is retrospective and may not account for all variables affecting outcomes.
Participant Demographics
21 patients (11 males), ages 14 to 71 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P=0.854
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