Cohort Study | 5-mm margins may be adequate for T1a melanoma excision near critical structures

Association of Excision Margin Size With Local Recurrence and Survival in Patients With T1a Melanoma at Critical Structures – JAMA Dermatology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Melanoma Excisions with 5 Millimeter Margins Linked to Less Risk of Local Recurrence – HCP Live

Commentary on Twitter

Study on thin melanomas (T1a) near critical anatomic sites such as the head and face showed that 5-mm surgical margins may be safe for patients and decrease reconstructive surgery and potential adverse, including scarring and mental issues. https://t.co/Mw7Ub4xMVX

— JAMA Dermatology (@JAMADerm) April 12, 2023