TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Perioperative Considerations in Dermatologic Surgery A1 - Smith, Noah A1 - Cha, Kelly B. A1 - Bichakjian, Christopher A2 - Kang, Sewon A2 - Amagai, Masayuki A2 - Bruckner, Anna L. A2 - Enk, Alexander H. A2 - Margolis, David J. A2 - McMichael, Amy J. A2 - Orringer, Jeffrey S. PY - 2019 T2 - Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9e AB - AT-A-GLANCEPreoperative assessment includes a thorough medical and social history, and physical examination.The choice and route of anesthesia are determined by the nature and duration of the procedure, and by patient-dependent factors.Suture material and technique are selected based on the surgical procedure, anatomical location, and patient-related qualities of the wound.Proper perioperative care is essential to decrease risk of complications. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/11/14 UR - dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1161346629 ER -