The Impact of Surgical Margin in Wide Local Excision of Pediatric Melanoma – An Argument for a More Conservative Approach
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This study examines whether narrower surgical margins in wide local excision of pediatric melanoma affect clinical outcomes, challenging standard NCCN guidelines. Given children's limited body surface area, the research explores a more conservative surgical approach while maintaining oncologic safety.
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- Pediatric melanoma is the most common skin cancer in children, but achieving NCCN-recommended surgical margins is challenging due to limited body surface area.
- This study examines whether narrower surgical margins in wide local excision affect postoperative outcomes in pediatric melanoma patients.
- Conservative surgical approaches may be justified in children if clinical outcomes remain equivalent to standard wide-margin excision.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. The Impact of Surgical Margin in Wide Local Excision of Pediatric Melanoma – An Argument for a More Conservative Approach. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-09-09. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9136?via_space=staycurrentmd
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