Carbon dioxide laser vaporization of lymphangioma circumscriptum

Lymphangioma circumscriptum consists of persistent localized or diffuse, grouped, translucent vesicles of the skin. Surgical removal of extensive lymphangioma circumscriptum is frequently unsuccessful and is characterized by rapid regrowth. We describe our results with the use of the carbon dioxide...

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Published in:	Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Vol. 14; no. 2 Pt 1; p. 257
Main Authors:	Bailin, P L, Kantor, G R, Wheeland, R G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-02-1986
Subjects:	Adolescent Aged Buttocks - surgery Carbon Dioxide Child Female Humans Laser Therapy Lymphangioma - surgery Male Methods Neoplasms, Multiple Primary - surgery Perineum - surgery Postoperative Care Skin Neoplasms - surgery
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Summary:	Lymphangioma circumscriptum consists of persistent localized or diffuse, grouped, translucent vesicles of the skin. Surgical removal of extensive lymphangioma circumscriptum is frequently unsuccessful and is characterized by rapid regrowth. We describe our results with the use of the carbon dioxide laser in a vaporization mode to successfully ablate superficial cutaneous lesions in seven patients with lymphangioma circumscriptum.
ISSN:	0190-9622
DOI:	10.1016/S0190-9622(86)70030-3