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During staged excision ("slow Mohs") for MMIS, at what point do you stop due to patient morbidity and consider alternative or adjuvant treatments?

In cases of MMIS requiring multiple stages with progressively larger defects, what is the threshold in stopping surgery?
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This can be a challenging decision to make. I think it varies by the patient's age and comorbidities, as well as the size and location of the MIS. The possible comorbidities of continuing surgery always need to be considered, especially if there may be significant functional impairment or aesthetic ...

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