2000
A pilot study using nurse education as an intervention to increase skin self-examination for melanoma.
Berwick M, Oliveria S, Luo S, Headley A, Bolognia J. A pilot study using nurse education as an intervention to increase skin self-examination for melanoma. Journal Of Cancer Education 2000, 15: 38-40. PMID: 10730802, DOI: 10.1080/08858190009528651.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1999
Follow‐up recommendations for patients with American Joint Committee on Cancer Stages I–III malignant melanoma
Poo‐Hwu W, Ariyan S, Lamb L, Papac R, Zelterman D, Hu G, Brown J, Fischer D, Bolognia J, Buzaid A. Follow‐up recommendations for patients with American Joint Committee on Cancer Stages I–III malignant melanoma. Cancer 1999, 86: 2252-2258. PMID: 10590365, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0142(19991201)86:11<2252::aid-cncr12>3.0.co;2-q.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCancer stage IAmerican Joint CommitteePatient education programStage IYale Melanoma UnitSurveillance scheduleSymptomatic recurrenceMelanoma UnitSurveillance examinationsJoint CommitteeOverall survival rateStage of diseaseDetection of recurrenceAsymptomatic recurrenceAsymptomatic patientsDistant recurrenceLocoregional recurrenceHazard ratioDisease recurrenceInitial visitMore recurrencesMost recurrencesLate recurrenceMelanoma patientsRecurrence group
1997
Regional Isolated Perfusion of Extremities for Melanoma: A 20-Year Experience with Drugs Other than L-Phenylalanine Mustard
Ariyan S, Poo W, Bolognia J. Regional Isolated Perfusion of Extremities for Melanoma: A 20-Year Experience with Drugs Other than L-Phenylalanine Mustard. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 1997, 99: 1023-1029. PMID: 9091898, DOI: 10.1097/00006534-199704000-00016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsL-phenylalanine mustardRegional isolated perfusionIsolated limb perfusionIsolated perfusionLimb perfusionUpper extremityLower extremitiesTherapeutic isolated limb perfusionNonfatal pulmonary embolusRegional treatment modalityEvidence of diseaseHigh-dose chemotherapyHigh-risk melanomaNumber of patientsDifficult management problemDisease-free controlsTechnique of perfusionLimb recurrenceMeaningful palliationRepeat perfusionsAggressive treatmentPulmonary emboliDose chemotherapyRecurrent melanomaSerious complications
1995
Multiple Primary Melanomas
Ariyan S, Poo W, Bolognia J, Buzaid A, Ariyan T, Ariyan S. Multiple Primary Melanomas. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 1995, 96: 1384-1389. PMID: 7480238, DOI: 10.1097/00006534-199511000-00023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMelanomaMiddle AgedNeoplasms, Second PrimaryPrognosisSkin NeoplasmsConceptsSecond primary melanomaPrimary melanomaPrimary cutaneous melanomaMultiple primary melanomasIncidence of melanomaYale Melanoma UnitFirst malignancySubsequent melanomaFirst diagnosisPoor prognosisCutaneous melanomaMelanoma UnitPatient prognosisMultiple melanomasSubsequent lesionsPatientsInitial melanomaMelanomaPrognosisFirst yearSecond yearReportYearsMalignancyStatistics Report
1993
Role of computed tomography in the staging of primary melanoma.
Buzaid A, Sandler A, Mani S, Curtis A, Poo W, Bolognia J, Ariyan S. Role of computed tomography in the staging of primary melanoma. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 1993, 11: 638-43. PMID: 8478659, DOI: 10.1200/jco.1993.11.4.638.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical stage ISecond primary tumorsPrimary melanomaBody CTCT scanNodal metastasisMetastatic melanomaPrimary tumorStage IAJC clinical Stage IEarly melanomaDistant nodal metastasisRegional nodal diseaseUseful imaging studyStage III diseaseCommon radiologic findingsMultiple pulmonary nodulesStaging of patientsSuspicious scansNodal diseaseOccult metastasesRadiologic findingsAnal canalRadiologic abnormalitiesBenign process
1990
Complete follow-up and evaluation of a skin cancer screening in Connecticut
Bolognia J, Berwick M, Fine J. Complete follow-up and evaluation of a skin cancer screening in Connecticut. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 1990, 23: 1098-1106. PMID: 2273109, DOI: 10.1016/0190-9622(90)70340-n.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBiopsyBowen's DiseaseCarcinoma, Basal CellCarcinoma, Squamous CellChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInfantKeratosisMaleMass ScreeningMiddle AgedNevusNursing DiagnosisObserver VariationPatient CompliancePredictive Value of TestsReferral and ConsultationSensitivity and SpecificitySkin NeoplasmsConceptsSquamous cell carcinomaBasal cell carcinomaCell carcinomaAtypical neviBowen's diseaseTotal body skin examinationSkin cancer screeningPositive predictive valueActinic keratosesHistologic confirmationSkin examinationCancer screeningDermatology nursesPositive screenScreening settingPredictive valueSkin cancerCarcinomaDiseaseNeviNursesAgreement ratePhysiciansPersonsNew Haven