RT Book, Section 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. SR Print(0) ID 1161346629 T1 Perioperative Considerations in Dermatologic Surgery T2 Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9e YR 2019 FD 2019 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780071837798 LK dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1161346629 RD 2024/09/20 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.