GERIATRIC PATIENTS IN MANAGEMENT OF PIGMENTED LESIONS: SHOULD FOLLOW-UP BE RECOMMENDED?
Articles > Article · 2009
Authors: Işıl TUNA, Hanife Ezgi ERCAL, İlgen ERTAM SAĞDUYU, Meltem TURKMEN, Bengue Gerceker TURK, Fezal OZDEMIR
TURK GERIATRI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF GERIATRICS, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2009, vol 12, pp 124-129
Summary
Introduction: Dermatological follow-up is essential in management of pigmented lesions. Elderly people may have poor compliance to follow-up schedules because of immobilization and general health problems. In this study, we aimed to determine the general features of geriatric patients admitted to dermoscopy unit and evaluate their compliance both to follow-up and surgical recommendations.