The history of Mohs surgeryMohs surgery in South America is not old. The influence of USA is naturally bigger than the European. Although it can be possible that Mohs surgeryMohs surgery could be performed beyond these two countries in South America, the significant contribution in the field comes from Brazil and Argentina. In Brazil, it is remarkable that other methods of surgical margins control have been used. Both in Argentina and Brazil, the number of MohsMohs surgeons is small in comparison with the population and size of the countries. Efforts have been made to change this situation, but there is still a long way to reach a good development, which could get more recognition for Mohs surgeryMohs surgery in these countries.

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International Perspective of Mohs Micrographic Surgery: South America

  • Luis Fernando F. Kopke,
  • Gaston Nestor Galimberti

摘要

The history of Mohs surgeryMohs surgery in South America is not old. The influence of USA is naturally bigger than the European. Although it can be possible that Mohs surgeryMohs surgery could be performed beyond these two countries in South America, the significant contribution in the field comes from Brazil and Argentina. In Brazil, it is remarkable that other methods of surgical margins control have been used. Both in Argentina and Brazil, the number of MohsMohs surgeons is small in comparison with the population and size of the countries. Efforts have been made to change this situation, but there is still a long way to reach a good development, which could get more recognition for Mohs surgeryMohs surgery in these countries.