Table 2.
The six cases showing a positive histopathological margin after the first surgery.
| Patient (age in years), sex | Tumor type (size), mm | Site | SP | AE | HM after AE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A (87), male | SCC (18) | Nose | OSS | No | – |
| B (93), male | SCC (40) | Cheek | OSS | Yes | Negative |
| C (89), female | SCC (10) | Eyelid | OSS | No | – |
| D (82), female | BCC (4) | Nose | TSS | Yes | Negative |
| E (74), male | SCC (24) | Cheek | TSS | Yes | Negative |
| F (86), male | SCC (11) | Eyelid | TSS | Yes | Negative |
SP, surgical procedure; AE, additional excision; HM, histopathological margin; BCC, basal cell carcinoma; SCC, squamous cell carcinoma; OSS, one-step surgery; TSS, two-step surgery.