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Curettage and Electrosurgery for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer

Surgery Overview

Curettage is the process of scraping skin with a spoon-shaped tool (curette) to remove skin tissue. Electrosurgery is the burning of skin tissue with an electric current that runs through a metal tool or needle. It may be done after curettage to control bleeding and destroy any remaining cancer cells. The wound is then covered with an antibiotic dressing.

The skin is numbed with a local anesthetic before the procedure. Curettage and electrosurgery may be repeated once or twice. Or they may be combined with other procedures, such as cryosurgery.

Information about Curettage and Electrosurgery for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer

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Information about Curettage and Electrosurgery for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer

Current as of: November 16, 2023

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