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ED+C (Electrodesiccation and Curettage) for SCCis - Outcomes

Duc J, Veljanovic N, Barbat-Artigas S, et al.
Dermatologic Surgery (2026)

Open AccessJC: September 2023

This study evaluated outcomes of electrodesiccation and curettage (ED&C) for squamous cell carcinoma in situ (SCCis). Results demonstrated reasonable cure rates for ED&C in treating SCCis, though recurrence rates varied by anatomic location and lesion size.

Take-Home Messages

  • •ED&C can be an effective treatment option for SCCis in carefully selected cases, particularly smaller lesions on the trunk and extremities.
  • •Recurrence rates after ED&C for SCCis are higher than surgical excision, warranting close follow-up.
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Non-Surgical Treatments

Topical therapies, PDT, cryotherapy, laser alternatives

Abstract

As people age, their healthcare needs increase and become more complex, requiring a corresponding increase in healthcare and services use. Moreover, heterogeneity of healthcare needs and availability can be observed among the health regions within Canadian provinces, especially between rural and urban regions. The province of Québec has received limited attention in this regard. This study aims to describe and compare healthcare services location and aging population healthcare demand ac...

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