Laser treatment of congenital and acquired vascular lesions. A review
| Autor: | Jeremy E. Rothfleisch, Meredith Klein Kosann, Robin Ashinoff, Vicki J. Levine |
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| Rok vydání: | 2002 |
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Male medicine.medical_specialty Port-Wine Stain Dermatology Sensitivity and Specificity law.invention Laser technology law medicine Humans Selective photothermolysis Telangiectasis Vascular Diseases Telangiectasia Dye laser business.industry Vascular disease Laser treatment Lasers Port-wine stain Infant medicine.disease Laser Surgery Treatment Outcome Female Radiology Laser Therapy medicine.symptom business Hemangioma |
| Zdroj: | Dermatologic clinics. 20(1) |
| ISSN: | 0733-8635 |
| Popis: | Several quasi-continuous-wave and pulsed lasers can effectively treat a variety of vascular lesions. The pulsed dye laser and its newer variants were specifically designed to target hemoglobin and, by increasing their wavelengths slightly, have successfully achieved greater depths of penetration. When used in to compliance with the theory of selective photothermolysis, these systems have been shown to be safe and to have a low incidence of adverse sequelae. With the concomitant use of epidermal cooling systems, side-effect profiles have been further reduced. Although great progress has been made in the laser treatment of leg telangiectasias, even the newest laser systems have failed to meet patient expectations. Continuing advances in laser technology, however, will probably lead to enhanced clinical results, decreased side-effect profiles, improved hardware, and reduced costs. |
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