2020
Predicting outcomes following second intent healing of periocular surgical defects
Kibbi N, Khan Y, Leffell DJ, Christensen SR, Suozzi KC. Predicting outcomes following second intent healing of periocular surgical defects. Archives Of Dermatological Research 2020, 313: 483-489. PMID: 32833078, DOI: 10.1007/s00403-020-02122-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMohs micrographic surgeryMedial canthusSingle academic surgical centerAcademic surgical centerConclusionsThis retrospective studyMedial canthal lesionAverage defect diameterMethodsRetrospective analysisTumor characteristicsPeriocular tumorsRetrospective studyPoor outcomePeriocular lesionsSurgical centersMicrographic surgeryWorse outcomesAnatomic locationAimThe purposeScar outcomeLarge lesionsUpper eyelidEyelid marginLid marginSurgical defectsLower eyelid
2019
Photodynamic therapy for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in situ: Impact of anatomic location, tumor diameter, and incubation time on effectiveness
Kibbi N, Zhang Y, Leffell DJ, Christensen SR. Photodynamic therapy for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in situ: Impact of anatomic location, tumor diameter, and incubation time on effectiveness. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2019, 82: 1124-1130. PMID: 31712171, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2019.10.079.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAminolevulinic AcidAnalysis of VarianceBiopsy, NeedleCarcinoma in SituCarcinoma, Squamous CellCohort StudiesDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleHumansImmunohistochemistryLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisNeoplasm InvasivenessNeoplasm StagingPhotochemotherapyPrognosisRetrospective StudiesSkin NeoplasmsSurvival AnalysisTreatment OutcomeTumor BurdenConceptsCutaneous squamous cell carcinomaALA incubation timeSquamous cell carcinomaTumor diameterALA-PDTSubsequent recurrenceCell carcinomaAnatomic locationInitial complete response ratePhotodynamic therapyCases of SCCISMultivariate analysis factorsComplete response rateMedical record reviewEffectiveness of PDTPatient demographicsClinical responseMedian timeRetrospective reviewRecord reviewRetrospective studyTreatment detailsSingle institutionEffective treatmentResponse rate
2017
Cross-sectional assessment of ultraviolet radiation–related behaviors among young people after a diagnosis of melanoma or basal cell carcinoma
Ferrucci LM, Cartmel B, Clare RA, Choy CC, Kershaw T, Leffell DJ, Mayne ST. Cross-sectional assessment of ultraviolet radiation–related behaviors among young people after a diagnosis of melanoma or basal cell carcinoma. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2017, 79: 149-152. PMID: 29291957, PMCID: PMC6004335, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2017.12.056.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Melanoma in situ Part II. Histopathology, treatment, and clinical management
Higgins HW, Lee KC, Galan A, Leffell DJ. Melanoma in situ Part II. Histopathology, treatment, and clinical management. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2015, 73: 193-203. PMID: 26183968, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2015.03.057.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, TopicalAminoquinolinesBiopsy, NeedleCarcinoma in SituFemaleHumansImiquimodImmunohistochemistryImmunotherapyInjections, IntralesionalInterferon-alphaLaser TherapyMaleMelanomaMohs SurgeryNeoplasm InvasivenessNeoplasm StagingPrognosisRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSkin NeoplasmsTreatment Outcome
2002
Clinical Efficacy of Devices for Nonablative Photorejuvenation
Leffell DJ. Clinical Efficacy of Devices for Nonablative Photorejuvenation. JAMA Dermatology 2002, 138: 1503-1508. PMID: 12437458, DOI: 10.1001/archderm.138.11.1503.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1999
Status of residual tumor in patients with squamous cell carcinoma referred for Mohs micrographic surgery.
McGovern T, Grossman D, Fitzgerald D, Glusac E, Leffell D. Status of residual tumor in patients with squamous cell carcinoma referred for Mohs micrographic surgery. JAMA Dermatology 1999, 135: 1557-9. PMID: 10606080, DOI: 10.1001/archderm.135.12.1557.Peer-Reviewed Original Research