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The DermSurgery Digest features concise reviews of journal articles from each month's issue of "Dermatologic Surgery." The purpose of the podcast is not to critique, but to summarize each article and give you an auditory option for learning on the go. Th

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    Beyond the Digest: May 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 31:59


    Beyond the Digest are bonus episodes to the DermSurgery Digest that include reviews of interesting and relevant articles from JAMA Network and JAAD. Articles featured in this episode include: ·        “Oncologic outcomes for invasive squamous cell carcinoma with a clinically resolved biopsy site managed by watchful waiting: A retrospective cohort study” JAAD·        “Risk Factor Number and Recurrence, Metastasis, and Disease-Related Death in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma” JAMA Network·        “A multicenter validation study of Mohs micrographic surgery versus wide local excision in primary high-stage cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma” JAAD·        “Identifying the impact of minor risk factors in Brigham and Women's Hospital stage T1 cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas on risk of poor outcomes: A retrospective cohort study” JAAD·        “Prevalence of poor outcomes in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma by AJCC and BWH tumor stages: A systematic review and meta-analysis” JAAD·        “Lymphovascular invasion is an independent predictor of metastasis and disease-specific death in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma: A multicenter retrospective study” JAAD·        “riSCC: A personalized risk model for the development of poor outcomes in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma” JAAD  Beyond the Digest Contributors include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Yesul Kim, MD, Beyond the Digest Co-host; Caresse Gamret, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Sydney Proffer, MD; Yssra Soliman, MD; Kathryn Shahwan, MD; Ami Greene, MD; and. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    May 2025: Surgical Oncology and Reconstruction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 59:14


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of the surgical oncology and reconstruction articles in the May 2025 issue of Dermatologic Surgery followed by commentary from special guest contributors Min Deng, MD, and Erica Leavitt, MD. This podcast is hosted by Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor, Naomi Lawrence, MD, and co-hosted by Michael Renzi, MD. Dermatologic Surgery is the official publication of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. In this podcast series the cosmetic and general dermatology articles in the May issue of Dermatologic Surgery are featured in a separate episode. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net. 

    May 2025: Cosmetic and General Dermatology

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 75:22


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of the cosmetic and general dermatology articles in the May 2025 issue of Dermatologic Surgery followed by commentary from special guest contributors Kimberly Butterwick, MD, and Megan McClean, MD. This podcast is hosted by Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor, Naomi Lawrence, MD, and co-hosted by Michael Renzi, MD. Dermatologic Surgery is the official publication of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. In this podcast series the surgical oncology and reconstruction articles in the May issue of Dermatologic Surgery are featured in a separate episode. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    DermSurgery Digest At The Microscope: Perineural Invasion in Squamous Cell Carcinoma

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 22:04


    This DermSurgery Digest bonus content aptly named “At the Microscope” shares the latest research and techniques in dermatopathology. In this episode, contributors will review the topic of perineural invasion in squamous cell carcinoma. Contributors to this podcast include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Ashley Elsensohn, MD, MPH, DermSurgery Digest at the Microscope co-host; Christine Ahn, MD; Jeff Gardner, MD; Marina K. Ibraheim, MD; and Michael P. Lee, MD.Articles featured in this episode include:  Carter JB, Johnson MM, Chua TL, Karia PS, Schmults CD. Outcomes of primary cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma with perineural invasion: an 11-year cohort study. JAMA Dermatol. 2013 Jan;149(1):35-41. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2013.746. PMID: 23324754 Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23324754/Conde-Ferreirós A, Corchete LA, Jaka A, Santos-Briz Á, Fuente MJ, Posada R, Pons L, Podlipnik S, Pujol RM, Román-Curto C, Toll A, Cañueto J. Patterns of incidental perineural invasion and prognosis in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma: A multicenter, retrospective cohort study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021 Jun;84(6):1708- 1712. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.08.017. Epub 2020 Aug 8. PMID: 32781186. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32781186/ Harvey NT, Palmer DJ, Tucker P, Chakera A, Foster R, Lim W, Trevithick RW, Wood BA. Histological predictors of outcome for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in renal transplant patients: A case-control study. JAAD Int. 2023 Dec 29;15:51-58. doi: 10.1016/j.jdin.2023.11.010. PMID: 38371661; PMCID: PMC10869928. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38371661/ Massey PR, Wang DM, Murad F, Mulvaney P, Moore K, Okhovat JP, Russell- Goldman E, Lin WM, Piris A, Huilgol SC, Ruiz ES, Schmults CD. Extensive Perineural Invasion vs Nerve Caliber to Assess Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Prognosis. JAMA Dermatol. 2023 Dec 1;159(12):1332-1338. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2023.3703. PMID: 37851425; PMCID: PMC10585586. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37851425/ Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    April 2025: Surgical Oncology and Reconstruction

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 100:49


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of the surgical oncology and reconstruction articles in the April 2025 issue of Dermatologic Surgery followed by commentary from special guest contributors Desiree Ratner, MD, and Shayna Rivard, MD. This podcast is hosted by Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor, Naomi Lawrence, MD, and co-hosted by Michael Renzi, MD. Dermatologic Surgery is the official publication of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. In this podcast series the cosmetic and general dermatology articles in the April issue of Dermatologic Surgery are featured in a separate episode. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    April 2025: Cosmetic and General Dermatology

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 53:38


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of the cosmetic and general dermatology articles in the April 2025 issue of Dermatologic Surgery followed by commentary from special guest contributors Lisa Donofrio, MD, and Karan Lal, DO. This podcast is hosted by Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor, Naomi Lawrence, MD, and co-hosted by Michael Renzi, MD. Dermatologic Surgery is the official publication of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. In this podcast series the cosmetic and general dermatology articles in the April issue of Dermatologic Surgery are featured in a separate episode. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    Beyond the Digest: March 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 32:27


    Beyond the Digest are bonus episodes to the DermSurgery Digest that include reviews of interesting and relevant articles from the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD), British Journal of Dermatology (BJD) and JAMA Dermatology.Articles featured in this episode include: “Part 1: Management of antithrombotic medications in dermatologic surgery.” JAAD + “Part 2: Management of intraoperative and perioperative bleeding.” JAAD“5-fluorouracil 5% cream for squamous cell carcinoma in situ: Factors impacting treatment response.” JAAD“Risk of Death Due to Melanoma and Other Causes in Patients With Thin Cutaneous Melanomas.” JAMA Dermatology “Improved disease-specific survival in lentigo maligna treated with Mohs surgery over wide local excision: a retrospective cohort analysis.” BJD, research letter + “Surviving by a margin: Mohs outperforms wide local excision for lentigo maligna.” BJD, commentary on the research letter“Thin and in situ melanomas of unfavorable prognosis: A retrospective observational analysis of local recurrence, metastasis, and death in early-stage disease.” JAAD“Merkel Cell Carcinoma and Immunosuppression, UV Radiation, and Merkel Cell Polyomavirus.” JAMA Dermatology“Reduction of masseter muscle prominence after treatment with onabotulinumtoxinA: Primary results from a randomized phase 2 study.” JAAD“Improvement of platysma prominence with onabotulinumtoxinA: Safety and efficacy results from a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled phase 3 trial.” JAAD Beyond the Digest Contributors include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Yesul Kim, MD, Beyond the Digest Co-host; Ami Greene, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Payvand Kamrani, DO; Sydney Proffer, MD; Kathryn Shahwan, MD; and Yssra Soliman, MD. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    March 2025: Surgical Oncology and Reconstruction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 67:42


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of the surgical oncology and reconstruction articles in the March 2025 issue of Dermatologic Surgery followed by commentary from special guest contributors Sherrif F. Ibrahim, MD, PhD, and Jordan Lim, MB, BCh, BAO. This podcast is hosted by Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor, Naomi Lawrence, MD, and co-hosted by Michael Renzi, MD. Dermatologic Surgery is the official publication of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. In this podcast series the cosmetic and general dermatology articles in the March issue of Dermatologic Surgery are featured in a separate episode. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    March 2025: Cosmetic and General Dermatology

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 58:48


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of the cosmetic and general dermatology articles in the March 2025 issue of Dermatologic Surgery followed by commentary from special guest contributors Catherine DiGiorgio, MD, and Monica Boen, MD. This podcast is hosted by Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor, Naomi Lawrence, MD, and co-hosted by Michael Renzi, MD. Dermatologic Surgery is the official publication of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. In this podcast series the surgical oncology and reconstruction articles in the March issue of Dermatologic Surgery are featured in a separate episode. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    DermSurgery Digest At The Microscope: Tumor Upstaging

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 19:16


    This DermSurgery Digest bonus content, aptly named “At the Microscope,” shares the latest research and techniques in dermatopathology. In this episode, we will review tumor upstaging related to basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Contributors to this podcast include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Ashley Elsensohn, MD, MPH, DermSurgery Digest at the Microscope co-host; Christine Ahn, MD; Jeff Gardner, MD; Marina K. Ibraheim, MD; and Michael P. Lee, MD. Articles featured in this episode include: Pham D, Tabba D, Zhou C, Chow C, Elsensohn A. Histopathological discrepancy of biopsy specimens compared to subsequent Mohs surgery or wide local excision specimens. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 Sep;91(3):518-519. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2024.04.047. Epub 2024 Apr 27. PMID: 38685403. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38685403/Lim GF, Perez OA, Zitelli JA, Brodland DG. Correlation of basal cell carcinoma subtype with histologically confirmed subclinical extension during Mohs micrographic surgery: A prospective multicenter study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022 Jun;86(6):1309-1317. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2022.02.037. Epub 2022 Feb 26. PMID: 35231546. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35231546/Knackstedt TJ, Brennick JB, Perry AE, Li Z, Quatrano NA, Samie FH. Frequency of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) invasion in transected SCC in situ referred for Mohs surgery: the Dartmouth-Hitchcock experience. Int J Dermatol. 2015 Jul;54(7):830-3. doi: 10.1111/ijd.12867. Epub 2015 Apr 27. PMID: 25920731. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25920731/Jackett LA, Gullifer JP, Scolyer RA. Evaluation of Multiple Tissue Levels Frequently Upstages Patients With Clinically Localized Thin Primary Cutaneous Melanoma. J Cutan Pathol. 2024 Oct 2. doi: 10.1111/cup.14726. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39357975. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39357975/ Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    February 2025: Surgical Oncology and Reconstruction

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 89:54


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of the surgical oncology and reconstruction articles in the February 2025 issue of Dermatologic Surgery followed by commentary from special guest contributors Ramona Beshad,MD, and Deirdre Connolly, MD. This podcast is hosted by Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor, Naomi Lawrence, MD, and co-hosted by Michael Renzi, MD. Dermatologic Surgery is the official publication of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. In this podcast the cosmetic and general dermatology articles in February issue are featured in a separate episode. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    February 2025: Cosmetic and General Dermatology

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 59:37


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of the cosmetic and general dermatology articles in the February 2025 issue of Dermatologic Surgery followed by commentary from special guest contributors Sue Ellen Cox, MD, and Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD. This podcast is hosted by Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor, Naomi Lawrence, MD, and co-hosted by Michael Renzi, MD. Dermatologic Surgery is the official publication of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. In this podcast the February surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are featured in a separate episode. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    Beyond the Digest: January 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 35:54


    Beyond the Digest are bonus episodes to the DermSurgery Digest that include reviews of interesting and relevant articles from the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.Articles featured in this episode include: “Geriatric dermatologic surgery part I: Frailty assessment and palliative treatments in the geriatric dermatology population.” JAAD “Geriatric dermatologic surgery part II: Peri- and intraoperative considerations in the geriatric dermatologic surgery patient.” JAAD “How dermatologic surgeons decide to proceed with surgery for nonmelanoma skin cancer when site identification is initially uncertain: A nationwide, multicenter, prospective study.” JAAD“Factors associated with residual tumor at time of Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas.” JAAD “A phase 2 open-label study of cemiplimab in patients with advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (EMPOWER-CSCC-1): Final long-term analysis of groups 1, 2, and 3, and primary analysis of fixed-dose treatment group 6.” JAAD“Comparison of clinicopathological features and treatment outcomes for cutaneous melanomas of the head and neck and melanomas arising at other sites: Implications for systemic therapy.” JAAD“Equivalent disease-specific survival after Mohs micrographic surgery versus wide local excision for cutaneous leiomyosarcoma: A surveillance, epidemiology, and end results program-based analysis.” JAAD“Strategies for overcoming obstacles to hands-on cosmetic and laser training in dermatology residency.” JAAD“Microneedling Radiofrequency Enhances Poly-L-Lactic Acid Penetration That Effectively Improves Facial Skin Laxity without Lipolysis.” Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryBeyond the Digest Contributors include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Yesul Kim, MD, Beyond the Digest Co-host; Ami Greene, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Payvand Kamrani, DO; Sydney Proffer, MD; Shayna Rivard, MD; and Kathryn Shahwan, MDYour feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net. 

    DermSurgery Digest January 2025 – Surgical Oncology and Reconstruction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 95:21


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of the surgical oncology and reconstruction articles in the January 2025 issue of Dermatologic Surgery followed by commentary from special guest contributors David Carr, MD, MPH, and Alexander Valiga, MD. This podcast is hosted by Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor, Naomi Lawrence, MD, and co-hosted by Michael Renzi, MD. Dermatologic Surgery is the official publication of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. In this podcast for the January issue, cosmetic and general dermatology articles are featured in separate episodes. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    DermSurgery Digest January 2025 – Cosmetic and General Dermatology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 36:28


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of the cosmetic and general dermatology articles in the January 2025 issue of Dermatologic Surgery followed by commentary from special guest contributors Kira Minikus, MD, PhD, and Devina Mehta, MD. This podcast is hosted by Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor, Naomi Lawrence, MD, and co-hosted by Michael Renzi, MD. Dermatologic Surgery is the official publication of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. In this podcast for the January issue, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are featured in separate episodes. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    DermSurgery At The Microscope: Atypical Fibroxanthoma and Pleomorphic Dermal Sarcoma

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 26:18


    This DermSurgery Digest bonus content aptly named “At the Microscope” shares the latest research and techniques in dermatopathology. In this episode, we will review Atypical Fibroxanthoma and Pleomorphic Dermal Sarcoma. Contributors to this podcast include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Ashley Elsensohn, MD, MPH, DermSurgery Digest at the Microscope co-host; Christine Ahn, MD; Jeff Gardner, MD; Marina K. Ibraheim, MD; and Michael P. Lee, MD.Articles Reviewed: Agaimy A. The many faces of Atypical fibroxanthoma. Semin Diagn Pathol. 2023 Jul;40(4):306-312. doi: 10.1053/j.semdp.2023.06.001. Epub 2023 Jun 23. PMID: 37438163. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37438163/ Ørholt M, Abebe K, Aaberg F, Rasmussen LE, Daugaard S, Loya AC, Herly M, Vester-Glowinski PV. Immunohistochemical Characteristics of Atypical Fibroxanthoma and Pleomorphic Dermal Sarcoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Am J Dermatopathol. 2022 Dec 1;44(12):913-920. doi: 10.1097/DAD.0000000000002305. PMID: 36395448. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36395448/van Midden D, Flucke UE, Amir AL, Bonenkamp JJ, Lubeek SFK, Blokx WAM. Atypical fibroxanthoma and pleomorphic dermal sarcoma: Is superficial infiltration in subcutaneous tissue acceptable in AFX? Ann Diagn Pathol. 2022 Jun;58:151915. doi: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2022.151915. Epub 2022 Feb 10. PMID: 35276548. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35276548/Anders IM, Schimmelpfennig C, Wiedemann K, Löffler D, Kämpf C, Blumert C, Reiche K, Kunz M, Anderegg U, Simon JC, Ziemer M. Atypical fibroxanthoma and pleomorphic dermal sarcoma - gene expression analysis compared with undifferentiated cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2023 May;21(5):482-491. doi: 10.1111/ddg.15006. Epub 2023 Apr 10. PMID: 37035902. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37035902/ Listeners are encouraged to submit questions for podcast hosts to answer in a later episode. To submit your questions, email communicationstaff@asds.net.

    December 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 88:37


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of original articles, reconstructive conundrums and communications featured in the December 2024 issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Contributors to this podcast include: Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Michael Renzi, MD, DermSurgery Digest Co-host; Monica Boen, MD; Deirdre Connolly, MD; Deirdre Hooper, MD; Isabela Jones, MD; Erica Leavitt, MD; Jordan Lim, MB, BCh, BAO; Jameson Loyal, MD; Megan McClean, MD; Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD; Pooja Rambhia, MD; Shayna Rivard, MD; and Alexander Valiga, MD.In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 41:27. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    Beyond the Digest: November 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 28:22


    Beyond the Digest are bonus episodes to the DermSurgery Digest that include reviews of interesting and relevant articles from the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and Future Oncology.Articles featured in this episode include: “Most cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma recurrences occur in the first 3 years after diagnosis: A multicenter retrospective cohort study.” JAAD“The epidemiology of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans incidence, metastasis, and death among various population groups: A Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database analysis.” JAAD“Enhanced disease-specific survival in lentigo maligna melanoma patients treated with Mohs surgery over wide local excision: A retrospective cohort analysis of the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database.” JAAD“Differential time series analysis shows deceleration in melanoma mortality prior to the widespread use of highly effective therapies.” JAAD“Early postoperative water exposure does not increase complications in cutaneous surgeries: A randomized, investigator-blinded, controlled trial.” JAAD“Predicting adjuvant radiation therapy benefit in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma with the 40-gene expression profile.” Future OncologyBeyond the Digest Contributors include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Yesul Kim, MD, Beyond the Digest Co-host; Ami Greene, MD; Payvand Kamrani, DO; Sydney Proffer, MD; Shayna Rivard, MD; and Katie Shahwan, MD.Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    November 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 145:53


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a roundtable discussion on the articles featured in the November 2024 issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery followed by notable guest contributors sharing their insights.Contributors to this podcast include Dermatologic Surgery Digital Editor Naomi Lawrence, MD; DermSurgery Digest Co-host Michael Renzi, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Christie Regula, MD; with special guest contributors Marc Brown, MD; and Mitchel Goldman, MD.In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 1:20:04.Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    Beyond the Digest: October 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 29:30


    Beyond the Digest are bonus episodes to the DermSurgery Digest that include reviews of interesting and relevant articles from the Journal of the American Medical Association Dermatology and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Articles featured in this episode include: Standardizing Retrospective Observational Research in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Expert Panel Guidelines from ITSCC. JAMA DermatologyAdvancing Research in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma — Precision Management Requires Precision Data. JAMA DermatologyPrevious Radiotherapy Increases the Efficacy of Cemiplimab in the Treatment of Locally Advanced and Metastatic Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Retrospective Analysis. JAADExploring the Germline Genetics of In Situ and Invasive Cutaneous Melanoma. JAMA DermatologyDoes the Germline Genome Encode for the Invasiveness of a Cutaneous Melanoma? JAMA DermatologyAesthetic Outcome of Running Subcuticular Suture Versus Running Horizontal Mattress Suture in Closure of Linear Wounds of the Trunk and Extremities: A Randomized Evaluator-blinded Split-wound Comparative Effectiveness Trial. JAADIncidence of Suicide Among Melanoma and Nonkeratinocyte Skin Cancer Patients in the United States, 2000-2020. JAADBeyond the Digest Contributors include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Yesul Kim, MD, Beyond the Digest Co-host; Ami Greene, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Sydney Proffer, MD; and Katie Shawan, MD.Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net. 

    October 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 66:16


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of original articles, reconstructive conundrums and communications featured in the October 2024 issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Contributors to this podcast include: Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Michael Renzi, MD, DermSurgery Digest Co-host; Deirdre Connolly, MD; Deirdre Hooper, MD; Isabela Jones, MD; Karan Lal, DO, MS; Erica Leavitt, MD; Jordan Lim, MB BCh BAO; Megan McClean, MD; Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD; Christie Regula, MD; Shayna Rivard, MD; and Alexander Valiga, MD.In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 35:42. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    Beyond the Digest: September 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 32:45


    Beyond the Digest are bonus episodes to the DermSurgery Digest that include reviews of interesting and relevant articles in dermatologic surgery literature. This episode features articles from the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network(JNCCN), the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) and JAMA Dermatology. Articles include:Mohs Micrographic Surgery in the Surgical Treatment Paradigm of Melanoma In Situ and Invasive Melanoma: A Clinical Review of Treatment Efficacy and Ongoing Controversies. JAADEstablishing Consensus for Mohs Micrographic Surgery Techniques in the Treatment of Melanoma in Situ for Future Clinical Trials: A Modified Delphi Study. JNCCNRecurrence Rate of Small Melanoma In Situ on Low-Risk Sites Excised With a 5-mm Excisional Margin. JAMA DermatologyRecurrence Rate of Melanoma In Situ Excised With a 5-mm Excisional Margin. JAMA DermatologySubcutaneous Injection of Tranexamic Acid Reduces Postoperative Bleeding Following Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A Single Institution Cohort Study. JAADHistopathological Discrepancy of Biopsy Specimens Compared to Subsequent Mohs Surgery or Wide Local Excision Specimens. JAADExtramammary Paget Disease. Part I. Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Clinical Features, and Diagnosis. JAADExtramammary Paget Disease. Part II. Evidence-based Approach to Management. JAADBeyond the Digest contributors to this episode include: Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor Naomi Lawrence, MD; Beyond the Digest Co-host Yesul Kim, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Sydney Proffer, MD; and Katie Shawan, MD. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    DermSurgery Digest Live at ACMS 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 59:33


    This bonus episode of DermSurgery Digest features live interviews straight from the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS)'s 56th Annual Meeting, providing a behind the scene experience on the scientific educational sessions and the latest developments in Mohs and skin cancer and reconstruction surgery.  Contributors include Dermatologic Surgery Digital Editor Naomi Lawrence, MD; DermSurgery Digest Co-host Michael Renzi, MD; Ashely N. Elsensohn, MD, MPH; Tara Jennings, MD; and Alexander Valiga, MD.Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    September 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 68:41


    DescriptionIn this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of original articles, reconstructive conundrums and communications featured in the September 2024 issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Contributors to this podcast include: Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Michael Renzi, MD, DermSurgery Digest Co-host; Monica Boen, MD; Deirdre Connolly, MD; Deirdre Hooper, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Isabela Jones, MD; Erica Leavitt, MD; Jordan Lim, MB BCh BAO; Megan McClean, MD; Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD; Christie Regula, MD; and Shayna Rivard, MD.In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 42:23. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net. 

    DermSurgery Digest At The Microscope: Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Leiomyosarcoma

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 24:43


    DermSurgery Digest at the Microscope dives deep into the latest dermatology literature exploring the latest techniques and diagnosis approaches. Each quarterly episode features interesting and relevant articles from Dermatologic Surgery, American Journal of Dermatopathology, Journal of Cutaneous Pathology, American Journal of Surgical Pathology and more.  This episode features articles on cutaneous and subcutaneous leiomyosarcoma.Contributors to this podcast include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Ashley Elsensohn, MD, MPH, DermSurgery Digest At the Microscope co-host; Christine Ahn, MD; Jeff Gardner, MD; Marina K. Ibraheim, MD; and Michael P. Lee, MD.Articles featured include:Kraft S, Fletcher CD. Atypical intradermal smooth muscle neoplasms: clinicopathologic analysis of 84 cases and a reappraisal of cutaneous "leiomyosarcoma". Am J Surg Pathol. 2011 Apr;35(4):599-607. doi: 10.1097/PAS.0b013e31820e6093. PMID: 21358302.Kazlouskaya V, Lai YC, Khachemoune A. Leiomyosarcoma of the skin: review of the literature with an emphasis on prognosis and management. Int J Dermatol. 2020 Feb;59(2):165-172. doi: 10.1111/ijd.14705. Epub 2019 Nov 14. PMID: 31729020.Winchester DS, Hocker TL, Brewer JD, Baum CL, Hochwalt PC, Arpey CJ, Otley CC, Roenigk RK. Leiomyosarcoma of the skin: clinical, histopathologic, and prognostic factors that influence outcomes. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2014 Nov;71(5):919-25. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2014.07.020. Epub 2014 Aug 29. PMID: 25174541.Bresler SC, Gosnell HL, Ko JS, Angeles CV, Ronen S, Billings SD, Patel RM. Subcutaneous Leiomyosarcoma: An Aggressive Malignancy Portending a Significant Risk of Metastasis and Death. Am J Surg Pathol. 2023 Dec 1;47(12):1417-1424. doi: 10.1097/PAS.0000000000002126. Epub 2023 Sep 19. PMID: 37727934.Listeners are encouraged to submit questions for podcast hosts to answer in a later episode. To submit your questions, email communicationstaff@asds.net.

    August 2024 - Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 133:32


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a roundtable discussion on the articles featured in the August 2024 issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery followed by notable guest contributors sharing their insights. Contributors to this podcast include Dermatologic Surgery Digital Editor Naomi Lawrence, MD; DermSurgery Digest Co-host Michael Renzi, MD; Yesul Kim, MD; Karan Lal, DO, MS; with special guest contributors Daniel Eisen, MD; and Paul M. Friedman, MD. In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 1:12:27.Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    Beyond the Digest: July 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 26:52


    Beyond the Digest are bonus episodes to the DermSurgery Digest that include reviews of interesting and relevant articles in dermatologic surgery literature. This episode features articles from the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Articles include:Association of a 40 Gene Expression Profile with risk of metastatic disease progression of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and specification of benefit of adjuvant radiation therapy; International Journal of Radiation OncologyProjected burden of melanoma clinical surveillance in the United States. JAADImproved survival outcomes for melanoma of unknown primary in the era of novel therapies: a population-based retrospective analysis. JAADCosmetic directors on ACGME program requirements: a cross-sectional survey. JAADReticulated livedoid skin patterns after soft-tissue filler-related vascular adverse events. JAADThe effect of climate on the dose requirements of botulinum toxin A in cosmetic interventions. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal Beyond the Digest contributors include: Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor Naomi Lawrence, MD; Beyond the Digest Co-host Yesul Kim, MD; Ami Greene, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Sydney Proffer, MD; and Katie Shawan, MD. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    July 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 62:05


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of original articles, reconstructive conundrums and communications featured in the July 2024 issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Contributors to this podcast include: Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Michael Renzi, MD, DermSurgery Digest Co-host; Deirdre Connolly, MD; Ashley Decker, MD; Deirdre Hooper, MD; Isabela Jones, MD; Karan Lal, DO; Erica Leavitt, MD; Jordan Lim, MB BCh BAO; Megan McClean, MD; Devina Mehta, MD; Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD; Christie Regula, MD; and Alexander Valiga, MD.In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 00:35:55. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    Beyond the Digest: June 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 30:02


    Beyond the Digest are bonus episodes to the DermSurgery Digest that include reviews of interesting and relevant articles in dermatologic surgery literature.  This episode features articles from the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and The New England Journal of Medicine.  Articles include:Excision margins for melanoma in situ on the head and neck- A single-center 10-year retrospective review of treatment with Mohs micrographic surgery; JAADAcne scarring- pathophysiology,diagnosis, prevention and education: Part I; JAADProcedural and surgical treatment modalities for acne scarring: Part II; JAADAssociation between dermatology follow-up and melanoma survival: A population-based cohort study; JAADCumulative incidence and risk factors for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma metastases in organ transplant recipients: The Skin Care in Organ Transplant Patients in Europe-International Transplant Skin Cancer Collaborative metastases study, a prospective multicenter study; JAADNeoadjuvant Nivolumab and Ipilimumab in Resectable Stage III Melanoma; NEJM“Beyond the Digest” contributors include Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor Naomi Lawrence, MD; “Beyond the Digest” co-host Yesul Kim, MD; Ami Greene, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Sydney Proffer, MD; and Katie Shawan, MD.Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    June 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 65:06


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of original articles, reconstructive conundrums and communications featured in the June 2024 issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Contributors to this podcast include: Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Michael Renzi, MD, DermSurgery Digest Co-host; Monica Boen, MD; Deirdre Connolly, MD; Ashley Decker, MD; Deirdre Hooper, MD; Isabella Jones, MD; Erica Leavitt, MD; Jordan Lim, MB BCh BAO; Devina Mehta, MD; Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD; Christie Regula, MD; and Alexander Valiga, MD.In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 0:41:25.Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    Beyond the Digest: May 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 31:17


    May is skin cancer awareness month and this episode of “Beyond the Digest” features articles related to melanoma. “Beyond the Digest” episodes are bonus content to DermSurgery Digest, the official podcast of Dermatologic Surgery, that includes reviews and commentary of interesting and relevant articles in dermatologic surgery literature. Articles featured in this episode include: Incidence and factors associated with second primary invasive melanoma in Norway; JAMA Dermatology 2024 Immunohistochemistry for diagnosing melanoma in older adults; JAMA Dermatology 2024 Development and validation of a novel model to predict recurrence-free survival and melanoma-specific survival after sentinel lymph node biopsy in patients with melanoma: an international, retrospective, multicentre analysis; Lancet Oncology 2024 Melanoma incidence rates among non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native individuals, 1999-2019; JAMA Dermatology 2024 Histopathologic regression in patients with primary cutaneous melanoma undergoing sentinel lymph node biopsy is associated with favorable survival and after metastasis, with improved progression-free survival on immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy: a single-institutional cohort study; JAAD 2024 Differences in presentation of cutaneous melanoma among Asian American and Pacific Islander patients; JAAD 2024 Clinicopathologic features, delayed diagnosis, and survival in amelanotic acral melanoma: a comparative study with pigmented melanoma; JAAD 2024 “Beyond the Digest” contributors include Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor Naomi Lawrence, MD; “Beyond the Digest” co-host Yesul Kim, MD; Ami Greene, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Sydney Proffer, MD; and Katie Shawan, MD. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    Beyond the Digest: May 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 31:17


    May is skin cancer awareness month and this episode of “Beyond the Digest” features articles related to melanoma. “Beyond the Digest” episodes are bonus content to DermSurgery Digest, the official podcast of Dermatologic Surgery, that includes reviews and commentary of interesting and relevant articles in dermatologic surgery literature. Articles featured in this episode include: Incidence and factors associated with second primary invasive melanoma in Norway; JAMA Dermatology 2024Immunohistochemistry for diagnosing melanoma in older adults; JAMA Dermatology 2024 Development and validation of a novel model to predict recurrence-free survival and melanoma-specific survival after sentinel lymph node biopsy in patients with melanoma: an international, retrospective, multicentre analysis; Lancet Oncology 2024Melanoma incidence rates among non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native individuals, 1999-2019; JAMA Dermatology 2024Histopathologic regression in patients with primary cutaneous melanoma undergoing sentinel lymph node biopsy is associated with favorable survival and after metastasis, with improved progression-free survival on immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy: a single-institutional cohort study; JAAD 2024Differences in presentation of cutaneous melanoma among Asian American and Pacific Islander patients; JAAD 2024 Clinicopathologic features, delayed diagnosis, and survival in amelanotic acral melanoma: a comparative study with pigmented melanoma; JAAD 2024“Beyond the Digest” contributors include Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor Naomi Lawrence, MD; “Beyond the Digest” co-host Yesul Kim, MD; Ami Greene, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Sydney Proffer, MD; and Katie Shahwan, MD. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    DermSurgery Digest at ACMS 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 59:33


    This bonus episode of DermSurgery Digest features live interviews straight from the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS)'s 56th Annual Meeting, providing a behind the scene experience on the scientific educational sessions and the latest developments in Mohs and skin cancer and reconstruction surgery. Contributors include Dermatologic Surgery Digital Editor Naomi Lawrence, MD; DermSurgery Digest Co-host Michael Renzi, MD; Ashely N. Elsensohn, MD, MPH; Tara Jennings, MD; and Alexander Valiga, MD. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    May 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 131:16


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a roundtable discussion on the articles featured in the May 2024 issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Contributors to this podcast include Dermatologic Surgery Digital Editor Naomi Lawrence, MD; DermSurgery Digest Co-host Michael Renzi, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; and Megan McClean, MD; with special guest reviewers Anne Chapas, MD; and Divya Srivastava, MD. In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 1:11:53. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    DermSurgery Digest At The Microscope: Squamoid Eccrine Ductal Carcinomas (SEDCs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 23:36


    This DermSurgery Digest bonus content, aptly named “At The Microscope,” shares the latest research and techniques in dermatopathology as it is applicable to dermatologic surgery. In this episode, contributors will review literature on squamoid eccrine ductal carcinomas (SEDCs). Contributors to this podcast include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Ashley Elsensohn, MD, MPH, DermSurgery Digest At the Microscope co-host; Christine Ahn, MD; Jeff Gardner, MD; Marina K. Ibraheim, MD; and Michael P. Lee, MD. Articles featured include: Frouin E, Vignon-Pennamen MD, Balme B, Cavelier-Balloy B, Zimmermann U, Ortonne N, Carlotti A, Pinquier L, André J, Cribier B. Anatomoclinical study of 30 cases of sclerosing sweat duct carcinomas (microcystic adnexal carcinoma, syringomatous carcinoma and squamoid eccrine ductal carcinoma). J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2015 Oct;29(10):1978-94. doi: 10.1111/jdv.13127. Epub 2015 Apr 15. PMID: 25873411. van der Horst MP, Garcia-Herrera A, Markiewicz D, Martin B, Calonje E, Brenn T. Squamoid Eccrine Ductal Carcinoma: A Clinicopathologic Study of 30 Cases. Am J Surg Pathol. 2016 Jun;40(6):755-60. doi: 10.1097/PAS.0000000000000599. PMID: 26796504. Lim MM, Macdonald JA. Squamoid Eccrine Ductal Carcinoma: Treatment and Outcomes. Am J Dermatopathol. 2022 Apr 1;44(4):249-253. doi: 10.1097/DAD.0000000000002072. PMID: 35287138. Grube VL, Ahmed S, McCoy K, Ashi S, Hafeez F. Whole-Exome Sequencing of a Case of Squamoid Eccrine Ductal Carcinoma Reveal Similarities With Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Am J Dermatopathol. 2023 Jul 1;45(7):495-498. doi: 10.1097/DAD.0000000000002456. PMID: 37249370.   Please submit questions to be answered in future episodes to communicationstaff@asds.net.

    April 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 59:33


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of original articles, reconstructive conundrums and communications featured in the April 2024 issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Contributors to this podcast include Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor Naomi Lawrence, MD; DermSurgery Digest Co-host Michael Renzi, MD; Deirdre Connolly, MD; Ashley Decker, MD; Isabella Jones, MD; Karan Lal, DO; Erica Leavitt, MD; Jordan Lim, MB BCh BAO; Megan McClean, MD; Devina Mehta, MD; Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD; and Christie Regula, MD. In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 28:57. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    Beyond the Digest: March 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 34:15


    “Beyond the Digest” episodes are bonus content to DermSurgery Digest, including reviews and commentary of interesting and relevant articles in dermatologic surgery literature. Articles featured in this episode include: McEvoy, A. M., Hippe, D. S., Lachance, K., Park, S., Cahill, K., Redman, M. W., Gooley, T., Kattan, M. W., & Nghiem, P. Merkel cell carcinoma recurrence risk estimation is improved by integrating factors beyond cancer stage: a multivariable model and web-based calculator. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2023; 90(1), 208-210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2023.11.020 Alexander, N. A., Schaub, S. K., Goff, P. H., Hippe, D. S., Park, S. Y., Lachance, K., Bierma, M., Liao, J. J., Apisarnthanarax, S., Bhatia, S., Tseng, Y. D., Nghiem, P., & Parvathaneni, U. Increased risk of recurrence and disease-specific death following delayed postoperative radiation for Merkel cell carcinoma. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2023; 90(2), 261–268. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2023.07.1047 Lin, S. K., Deitermann, A., Haynes, D., Ricciardelli, K., Etzkorn, J. R., Miller, C. J., Higgins, H. W., Giordano, C. N., McMurray, S. L., Walker, J., Zhang, J., Nguyen, H. P., & Sobanko, J. F. Impact of time to surgical treatment in Merkel cell carcinoma: Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results–based population study. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2023; 90(1), 208–210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2023.09.058 Massey, P. R., Wang, D. M., Murad, F., Mulvaney, P. M., Moore, K., Okhovat, J., Russell‐Goldman, E., Lin, W. M., Piris, A., Huilgol, S. C., Ruiz, E. S., & Schmults, C. D. Extensive Perineural Invasion vs Nerve Caliber to Assess Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Prognosis. JAMA Dermatology 2023; 159(12), 1332. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamadermatol.2023.3703 Granger, E., Kim, E., Karn, E., Groover, M., Silk, A. W., Margalit, D. N., Tishler, R. B., Schoenfeld, J. D., & Ruiz, E. S. Definitive radiation therapy for inoperable stage III/IV cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma: A single-institution retrospective cohort study. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2023; 90(1), 187–189. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2023.09.030 Ahmady, S., Nelemans, P. J., Kelleners‐Smeets, N. W., Arits, A., De Rooij, M., Kessels, J. P. H. M., Essers, B. A., & Mosterd, K. Surgical excision versus topical 5% 5-fluorouracil and photodynamic therapy in treatment of Bowen's disease: A multicenter randomized controlled trial. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2023; 90(1), 58–65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2023.08.076 Paver, E., Ahmed, T., Burke, H., Saw, R. P., Stretch, J. R., Spillane, A. J., Shannon, K. F., Vergara, I. A., Elder, D. E., Lo, S., Thompson, J. F., & Scolyer, R. A. Prognostic significance of incipient ulceration in primary cutaneous melanoma. JAMA Dermatology 2023; 159(12), 1359. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamadermatol.2023.4193 Kwapnoski, Z., Doost, M. S., Vy, M., & Eisen, D. B. Aesthetic outcome of intermediate closure versus intermediate closure followed by 2-octyl cyanoacrylate: A randomized evaluator-blinded split-wound comparative effectiveness trial. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2023.10.028 Groover, M., Gupta, N., Granger, E., Forrester, V. J., Anstadt, E. J., Su, W., Heusinkveld, L. E., Chen, A., Lukens, J. N., Silk, A. W., Vidimos, A. T., Schoenfeld, J. D., Koyfman, S. A., & Ruiz, E. S. A multicenter real-world analysis of risk factors, therapeutics, and outcomes of patients with metastatic basal cell carcinoma. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2024; 90(3), 545–551. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2023.10.060 “Beyond the Digest” contributors include Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor Naomi Lawrence, MD; “Beyond the Digest” co-host Yesul Kim, MD; Ami Greene, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Sydney Proffer, MD; Devina Mehta, MD; and Catherine Motosko, MD. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    March 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 66:11


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of original articles, reconstructive conundrums and communications featured in the March 2024 issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Contributors to this podcast include: Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Michael Renzi, MD, DermSurgery Digest Co-host; Monica Boen, MD; Deirdre Connolly, MD; Ashley Decker, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Isabella Jones, MD; Karan Lal, DO; Erica Leavitt, MD; Megan McClean, MD; and Christie Regula, MD. In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 39:08. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    DermSurgery Digest at The Microscope: PRAME

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 27:27


    This inaugural episode of a new DermSurgery Digest bonus content aptly named “At the Microscope” will share the latest research and techniques in dermatopathology as it is applicable to dermatologic surgery. In this episode, contributors will review recent literature around preferably expressed antigen in melanoma (PRAME) as a useful marker to support a suspected diagnosis of melanoma. Contributors to this podcast include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Ashley Elsensohn, MD, MPH, DermSurgery Digest at the Microscope co-host; Ami Greene, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Yesul Kim, MD; and Catherine Motosko, MD. Articles featured include: Lezcano C, Jungbluth AA, Nehal KS, et al. PRAME expression in melanocytic tumors. Am J Surg Pathol. 2018;42:1456–1465. Lezcano C, Jungbluth AA, Busam KJ. Comparison of immunohistochemistry for PRAME with cytogenetic test results in the evaluation of challenging melanocytic. Am J Surg Pathol. 2020;44:893–900. de Wet J, Plessis PJD, Schneider JW. Staged Excision of Lentigo Maligna of the Head and Neck: Assessing Surgical Excision Margins With Melan A, SOX10, and PRAME Immunohistochemistry. Am J Dermatopathol. 2023 Feb 1;45(2):107-112. doi: 10.1097/DAD.0000000000002354. Turner N, Ko CJ, McNiff JM, Galan A. Pitfalls of PRAME Immunohistochemistry in a Large Series of Melanocytic and Nonmelanocytic Lesions With Literature Review. Am J Dermatopathol. 2024 Jan 1;46(1):21-30. doi: 10.1097/DAD.0000000000002584. Please submit questions to be answered in future episodes to communicationstaff@asds.net.

    February 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 148:20


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a roundtable discussion on the articles featured in the February 2024 issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Contributors to this podcast include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Michael Renzi, MD, DermSurgery Digest co-host; Jordan Lim, MB BCh BAO; and Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD; with special guests Mariah Brown, MD; and Deirdre Hooper, MD. In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 1:26:38. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    January 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 99:08


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of original articles, reconstructive conundrums and communications featured in the January 2024 issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Contributors to this podcast include: Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Michael Renzi, MD, DermSurgery Digest Co-host; Monica Boen, MD; Deirdre Connolly, MD; Ashley Decker, MD; Deirdre Hooper, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Isabella Jones, MD; Erica Leavitt, MD; Jordan Lim, MD; Megan McClean, MD; Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD; and Christie Regula, MD. In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 42:21 . BONUS CONTENT – Beyond the Digest Beyond the Digest begins at 1:11:53. Beyond the Digest is bonus content that includes the review of interesting and relevant articles from the Journal of the American Medical Association Dermatology and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Beyond the Digest Contributors include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Elizabeth Cusick, MD; Ami Greene, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Yesul Kim, MD; and Catherine Motosko, MD. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    December 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 125:17


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of original articles, reconstructive conundrums and communications featured in the December issue of ⁠Dermatologic Surgery⁠, published by the⁠ American Society for Dermatologic Surgery⁠. Contributors to this podcast include: Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Michael Renzi, MD, DermSurgery Digest Co-host; Deirdre Connolly, MD; Ashley Decker, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Isabella Jones, MD; Erica Leavitt, MD; Karan Lal, DO; Jordan Lim, MD; Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD; Christie Regula, MD; and Alexander Valiga, MD. In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 1:23:52. BONUS CONTENT – Beyond the Digest Beyond the Digest begins at 1:36:13. Beyond the Digest is bonus content that includes the review of interesting and relevant articles from the ⁠Journal of the American Medical Association Dermatology⁠ and the ⁠Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology⁠. Beyond the Digest Contributors include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Elizabeth Cusick, MD; Ami Greene, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Yesul Kim, MD; and Catherine Motosko, MD. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    November 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 80:53


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of original articles, reconstructive conundrums and communications featured in the November issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Contributors to this podcast include: Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Michael Renzi, MD, DermSurgery Digest Co-host; Monica Boen, MD; Deirdre Connolly, MD; Ashley Decker, MD; Deirdre Hooper, MD; Isabella Jones, MD; Erica Leavitt, MD; Karan Lal, DO; Jordan Lim, MD; Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD; and Christie Regula, MD. In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 27:52. BONUS CONTENT – Beyond the Digest Beyond the Digest begins at 52:57. Beyond the Digest is bonus content that includes the review of interesting and relevant articles from the Journal of the American Medical Association Dermatology and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Beyond the Digest Contributors include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Elizabeth Cusick, MD; Ami Greene, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Yesul Kim, MD; and Catherine Motosko, MD. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    October 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 77:55


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest you'll hear a summary of original articles, reconstructive conundrums and communications featured in the October issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Contributors to this podcast include: Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Michael Renzi, MD, DermSurgery Digest Co-host; Monica Boen, MD; Deirdre Connolly, MD; Ashley Decker, MD; Deirdre Hooper, MD; Erica Leavitt, MD; Karan Lal, DO; Jordan Lim, MD; Megan McClean, MD; Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD; and Christie Regula, MD. In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 33:33. BONUS CONTENT – Beyond the Digest Beyond the Digest begins at 48:41. The Digest is bonus content that includes the review of interesting and relevant articles from the Journal of the American Medical Association Dermatology and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Beyond the Digest Contributors include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Elizabeth Cusick, MD; Ami Greene, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Yesul Kim, MD; and Catherine Motosko, MD. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    September 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 84:07


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest you'll hear a summary of original articles, reconstructive conundrums and communications featured in the September issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Contributors to this podcast include: Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Michael Renzi, MD, DermSurgery Digest Co-host; Monica Boen, MD; Deirdre Connolly, MD; Deirdre Hooper, MD; Isabella Jones, MD; Erica Leavitt, MD; Karan Lal, DO; Jordan Lim, MD; Megan McClean, MD; Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD; and Christie Regula, MD. In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 25:28. BONUS CONTENT – Beyond the Digest Beyond the Digest begins at 48:01. Beyond the Digest is bonus content that includes the review of interesting and relevant articles from the Journal of the American Medical Association Dermatology and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Beyond the Digest Contributors include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Elizabeth Cusick, MD; Ami Greene, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Catherine Motosko, MD; and Yesul Kim, MD. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    August 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 152:40


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of articles, reconstructive conundrums and communications featured in the August issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Contributors to this podcast include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Michael Renzi, MD, DermSurgery Digest co-host; Ami Greene, MD, and Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD, with special guests Deirdre Hooper, MD, and Marc Brown, MD. In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 1:14. BONUS CONTENT – Beyond the Digest Beyond the Digest begins at 2:12. Beyond the Digest is bonus content that includes the review of interesting and relevant articles from the Journal of the American Medical Association Dermatology and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Beyond the Digest Contributors include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Elizabeth Cusick, MD; Ami Greene, MD; Harrison Nguyen, MD, MBA, MPH; Catherine Motosko, MD; and Yesul Kim, MD. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    July 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 75:28


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest you'll hear a summary of original articles, reconstructive conundrums and communications featured in the July issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Contributors to this podcast include: Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Michael Renzi, MD, DermSurgery Digest Co-host; Monica Boen, MD; Deirdre Connolly, MD; Deirdre Hooper, MD; Isabella Jones, MD; Erica Leavitt, MD; Karan Lal, DO; Jordan Lim, MD; Megan McClean, MD; Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD; and Christie Regula, MD. In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 21:11. BONUS CONTENT – Beyond the Digest Beyond the Digest begins at 56:39. Beyond the Digest is bonus content that includes the review of interesting and relevant articles from the Journal of the American Medical Association Dermatology and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Beyond the Digest Contributors include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Elizabeth Cusick, MD; Ami Greene, MD, Harrison Nguyen, MD, MBA, MPH; Catherine Motosko, MD; and Yesul Kim, MD. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    June 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 79:55


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of original articles, reconstructive conundrums and communications featured in the June issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Contributors to this podcast include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Michael Renzi, MD, DermSurgery Digest Co-host; Monica Boen, MD; Deirdre Connolly, MD; Ashley Decker, MD; Deirdre Hooper, MD; Isabella Jones, MD; Erica Leavitt, MD; Karan Lal, DO; Megan McClean, MD; Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD; and Christie Regula, MD. This podcast presents surgical oncology and reconstruction articles first, and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 32:36. BONUS CONTENT – Beyond the Digest Beyond the Digest begins at 55:18. Beyond the Digest is bonus content that includes the review of interesting and relevant articles from the Journal of the American Medical Association Dermatology, the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Beyond the Digest Contributors include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Elizabeth Cusick, MD; Ami Greene, MD, Harrison Nguyen, MD, MBA, MPH; Catherine Motosko, MD; and Yesul Kim, MD. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    May 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 136:31


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of articles, reconstructive conundrums and communications featured in the May issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Contributors to this podcast include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Michael Renzi, MD, DermSurgery Digest co-host; Christie Regula, MD, and Yesul Kim, MD, with special guests Emily Ruiz, MD, and Sue Ellen Cox, MD. In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 1:12:28. BONUS CONTENT – Beyond the Digest Beyond the Digest begins at 1:47:02. Beyond the Digest is bonus content that includes the review of interesting and relevant articles from the Journal of the American Medical Association Dermatology and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Beyond the Digest contributors include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Elizabeth Cusick, MD; Ami Greene, MD; Harrison Nguyen, MD, MBA, MPH; Catherine Motosko, MD; and Yesul Kim, MD. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    April 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 84:32


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest you'll hear a summary of original articles, reconstructive conundrums and communications featured in the April issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Contributors to this podcast include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Michael Renzi, MD, DermSurgery Digest Co-host; Monica Boen, MD; Deirdre Connolly, MD; Ashley Decker, MD; Deirdre Hooper, MD; Isabella Jones, MD; Erica Leavitt, MD; Karan Lal, DO; Megan McClean, MD; Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD; and Christie Regula, MD. In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 35:01. BONUS CONTENT – Beyond the Digest Beyond the Digest begins at 1:02:33. Beyond the Digest is bonus content that includes the review of interesting and relevant articles from the Journal of the American Medical Association Dermatology and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Beyond the Digest Contributors include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Elizabeth Cusick, MD; Ami Greene, MD, Harrison Nguyen, MD, MBA, MPH; Catherine Motosko, MD; and Yesul Kim, MD. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

    March 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 83:15


    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest you'll hear a summary of original articles, reconstructive conundrums and communications featured in the March issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Contributors to this podcast include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor, Monica Boen, MD; Deirdre Connolly, MD; Ashley Decker, MD; Deirdre Hooper, MD; Isabella Jones, MD; Erica Leavitt, MD; Karan Lal, DO; Megan McClean, MD; Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD; Christie Regula, MD; and Michael Renzi, MD. In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 22:01. BONUS CONTENT – Beyond the Digest Beyond the Digest begins at 51:47. Beyond the Digest is bonus content that includes the review of interesting and relevant articles from the Journal of the American Medical Association Dermatology and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Beyond the Digest Contributors include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Elizabeth Cusick, MD; Ami Greene, MD, Harrison Nguyen, MD, MBA, MPH; Catherine Motosko, MD; and Yesul Kim, MD. Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

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