Using computer graphics to preserve function in resection of malignant melanoma of the foot

The increasing incidence of malignant melanoma challenges physicians to find innovative ways to preserve function and appearance in affected areas that require partial resection. We carefully planned the resection of a malignant lesion between the third and fourth toes of a 77-year-old man with the...

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Published in:Military medicine 2001-08, Vol.166 (8), p.735-737
Main Authors: GHOSH, Bimal C, KAUFMAN, Matthew, VANTUYL, Anna, JAPOUR, Christopher
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Computer Graphics
Dermatology
Foot Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Foot Diseases - surgery
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Melanoma - diagnostic imaging
Melanoma - surgery
Radiography
Therapy, Computer-Assisted - methods
Toes - diagnostic imaging
Toes - surgery
Tumors of the skin and soft tissue. Premalignant lesions
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Summary:The increasing incidence of malignant melanoma challenges physicians to find innovative ways to preserve function and appearance in affected areas that require partial resection. We carefully planned the resection of a malignant lesion between the third and fourth toes of a 77-year-old man with the aid of computer technology. The subsequent excision of the third, fourth, and fifth digits was executed such that the new metatarsal arc formed would approximate the dimensions of the optimal hyperbola, thereby minimizing gait disturbance.
ISSN:0026-4075
1930-613X
DOI:10.1093/milmed/166.8.735