Chapter 11 Vaginal Delivery Common indications A vaginal delivery begins with the second stage of labor, which begins when the cervix is fully dilated. Confirm that the cervix is fully…

Chapter 10 Ingrown Nail Removal Common indications A wedge excision of the margins of the great toe nail is performed to treat recurrent infection of the ingrown nail. Ablation of…

Chapter 9 Electrosurgery Common indications Electrosurgery is a powerful method in performing medically necessary and cosmetic skin procedures in the office setting. The most common cases involve the removal of…

Chapter 6 Abscess Incision and Drainage Common indications An abscess is a localized infection characterized by a collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue. A small abscess may respond to…

Chapter 7 Wart Treatment Common indications Patients frequently request the removal of warts to decrease discomfort and for cosmetic concerns (Figure 7-1). FIGURE 7-1 Plantar wart. Key steps Warts can…

Chapter 12 Amniotomy Common indications Amniotomy is the artificial rupture of membranes performed in the course of labor. The most common reasons to perform an amniotomy are to assess amniotic…

Chapter 4 Curettage and Cautery Common indications Curettage and cautery is an effective technique for eradicating superficial basal cell carcinomas and benign superficial skin lesions such as molluscum contagiosum. Suspicious…

Chapter 8 Local Anesthesia Injection Common indications Local anesthesia is administered with three different methods when attempting to provide patients with complete anesthesia for minor skin surgery. These include local…

Chapter 3 Excisional Biopsy Common indication Excisional biopsies are most often performed using an elliptical excision around a skin lesion, followed by a full-depth removal of the lesion with a…

Chapter 1 Punch Biopsy Common indications Punch biopsy is a good choice for the complete removal of small lesions (less than 5 mm) and for the pathologic diagnosis of a…