Richard F. Wagner Jr, MD

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Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis After Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Radiation Therapy

Author:: Richard F. Wagner Jr, MD

Publish date: May 24, 2023

Although chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis is benign by nature, it can mimic tumor recurrence when it presents close to the site of prior Mohs mi...

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Collision Course of a Basal Cell Carcinoma and Apocrine Hidrocystoma on the Scalp

Author:: Richard F. Wagner Jr, MD

Publish date: April 19, 2023

When collision tumors are encountered during Mohs micrographic surgery, review of the initial diagnostic material is recommended.

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Characteristics of Cutaneous Tumors Treated by Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Author:: Richard F. Wagner Jr, MD

Publish date: May 6, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the practice of Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS). We sought to determine the characteristics of skin cancers trea...

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An Algorithm for Managing Spitting Sutures

Author:: Richard F. Wagner Jr, MD

Publish date: August 9, 2021

Presented here is a straightforward and reliable algorithm to guide management of spitting sutures and their complications.

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Upper Lip Anatomy, Mechanics of Local Flaps, and Considerations for Reconstruction

Author:: Richard F. Wagner Jr, MD

Publish date: March 8, 2021

Reconstruction of defects involving the upper lip can be challenging. The purpose of this review was to analyze the anatomy and function of the upp...

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Z-plasty for Correction of Standing Cutaneous Deformity

Author:: Richard F. Wagner Jr, MD

Publish date: August 12, 2020

Cutaneous head and neck reconstruction following Mohs micrographic surgery frequently presents the surgical dilemma of dog-ear formation during wou...

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Clinical Pearl: Advantages of the Scalp as a Split-Thickness Skin Graft Donor Site

Author:: Richard F. Wagner Jr, MD

Publish date: June 5, 2019

Common challenges associated with split-thickness skin graft (STSG) donor site wounds include slow healing times and poor scar cosmesis. Although t...

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Deepithelialized Flaps and Grafts: Applications in Dermatologic Surgery

Author:: Richard F. Wagner Jr, MD

Publish date: March 6, 2018

Deepithelialized flaps and grafts have been widely used by reconstructive surgeons in a diverse array of surgical specialties and have more recentl...