2 weeks ago I had mohs..on nose..skin graft fell off to day -appears to be healing with big cavity ...is this correct or do I need to contact MD sooner that apt next week?
July 18, 2014
Answer: Mohs Surgery: Graft failure The best answer to your question will be provided by your treating physician as he/she understands the specifics of your surgery and your overall medical condition. A full graft being lost at this stage of your healing process may signify a general healing impairment or a partial thickness tissue loss. Either of these conditions could require further medical intervention. Once again, I believe that it is prudent to keep your physician informed of your condition and if there are any significant changes (e.g. graft being lost).Be healthy and be well, James M. Ridgway, MD, FACS
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July 18, 2014
Answer: Mohs Surgery: Graft failure The best answer to your question will be provided by your treating physician as he/she understands the specifics of your surgery and your overall medical condition. A full graft being lost at this stage of your healing process may signify a general healing impairment or a partial thickness tissue loss. Either of these conditions could require further medical intervention. Once again, I believe that it is prudent to keep your physician informed of your condition and if there are any significant changes (e.g. graft being lost).Be healthy and be well, James M. Ridgway, MD, FACS
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Answer: Loss of Graft As surgeons, we've all had skin grafts fail. If its never happened to a surgeon, it just means they haven't done many. That being said, I think we would all want to know if one of our grafts fails. Sometimes the wound will still heal perfectly well and its not a big deal. Other times the wound is going to benefit from some kind of intervention. Personally, I really want my Mohs patients to have a good result and I want to have the opportunity to intervene if its not healing according to plan.
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Answer: Loss of Graft As surgeons, we've all had skin grafts fail. If its never happened to a surgeon, it just means they haven't done many. That being said, I think we would all want to know if one of our grafts fails. Sometimes the wound will still heal perfectly well and its not a big deal. Other times the wound is going to benefit from some kind of intervention. Personally, I really want my Mohs patients to have a good result and I want to have the opportunity to intervene if its not healing according to plan.
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