Broader Practice Indications for Mohs Surgical Defect Healing by Secondary Intention: A Survey Study

Abstract

Broader indications for SI healing of Mohs surgical defects may be appropriate than previously understood. In addition to concave, temporal, periocular, perinasal, and periauricular sites, SI healing may be appropriate for convex sites such as the scalp and anterior lower extremity, deep wounds, and large wounds, as well as wounds with dehiscence, flap necrosis, or infection. Certain patient-specific and lesional factors are also appropriate indications for SI healing.