NewsRx

Search our medical news database

Melanomas

Studies in the Area of Melanomas Reported from Yonsei University

Published in Blood Weekly, October 20th, 2011

2011 OCT 20 -- "Melanoma in dark-skinned individuals often develops in an acral lentiginous fashion on the foot. After wide excision, substantial defects usually develop and they may endure insufficient vascular flow," scientists in Seoul, South Korea report.

"In addition, the final scar must withstand the mechanical stress of daily walking. Various repair methods are used to repair these defects, but secondary intention healing has not been evaluated in the repair of wounds of the foot. To compare the functional and cosmetic results of secondary intention healing and full-thickness skin graft after wide excision of melanoma on the foot. Retrospective...

Want to see the full article?

We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.

Buy Now


Welcome to NewsRx!

Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Blood Weekly


NewsRx is Social

Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:

Follow NewsRx on Twitter

NewsRx on Facebook

Awards

eHealthcare Leadership 2011 Winner
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005

Facts & Stats

NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.

  • Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
  • Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
  • Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
  • Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
NewsRx on Facebook