Surgical treatment of basal cell carcinoma.

BACKGROUND: There are few prospective studies on the recurrence rates of basal cell carcinoma after different surgical modalities. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 263 primary basal cell carcinomas in as many patients were included from five dermatological departments in Norway. Patients on immunosuppressive medications were not included. All diagnoses were confirmed by histopathology. Primary end point was recurrence after five years, secondary end point …