Mohs chemo surgery

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Mohs introduced classical chemosurgery in 1941, which is rarely used in its original form today. See also microscopically controlled surgery.

ImplementationThis section has been translated automatically.

  • Tissue fixation in situ with dichloroacetic acid or 50% trichloroacetic acid to increase permeability, followed by zinc chloride paste as fixative. After 24 hours, fixed tissue can be painlessly removed in horizontal incisions. Histological control and, if necessary, post-excision until there is no edge incision. Secondary healing was recommended by Moh in order not to cover recurrences of high-risk tumours by flap plasty.
  • Today, the procedure is generally used as a fresh tissue technique without the painful zinc chloride fixation.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer