Relaxing Incision

Relaxing Incision. A relaxing incision is made parallel to the wound edge to help the tissue lay flat, ensuring that the peripheral and deep margins align in a single plane for accurate sectioning. Contributed by A Wong, DO

From: Mohs Micrographic Surgery Section of Specimens Using Cryostat, Stain, and Immunostain

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