Melanoma is the most common lethal cutaneous neoplasm. There is major contr
oversy over the best management of this malignancy. In order to harmonize t
reatment and follow-up of melanoma patients, guidelines for the management
of melanoma in Switzerland have been inaugurated. They have been approved b
y all Swiss medical societies involved in the care of melanoma patients. Co
pyright (C) 2001 S. Karger AG, Basel.