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Argon laser treatment of superficial vascular lesions in children
Author(s) -
Hobby Lovic W.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
lasers in surgery and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.888
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1096-9101
pISSN - 0196-8092
DOI - 10.1002/lsm.1900060106
Subject(s) - medicine , laser therapy , laser treatment , angioma , dermatology , vascular tumors , hemangioma , pathology , laser , vascular disease , surgery , optics , physics
The author's experience in the use of the argon laser in the treatment of superficial vascular lesions in children is reviewed. Deteriorating portwine stains, strawberry hemangiomas, other hemangiomas, telangiectasias, and other lesions are discussed. Their natural histories are discussed. Details are given regarding indications for therapy, techniques, and postoperative results.