Laser Marsipulization of Epidermal Cysts: Avoiding Linear Scars

Autor:	M.A. El Alami, K. Ghufoor, M. Dilkes
Rok vydání:	2003
Předmět:	medicine.medical_specialty Co2 laser Epidermal Cyst Skin incision business.industry Biomedical Engineering Scars Carbon Dioxide Laser medicine.disease law.invention Surgery Cicatrix Dissection Treatment Outcome law Humans Medicine Outpatient clinic Cyst Laser Therapy medicine.symptom business
Zdroj:	Journal of Clinical Laser Medicine & Surgery. 21:161-163
ISSN:	1557-8089 1044-5471
DOI:	10.1089/104454703321895626
Popis:	Objective: We describe a simple technique in which the prominent surface of the cyst is vaporised by a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser, thus avoiding linear scarring and reducing postoperative complications. Background Data: Epidermal cysts are commonly excised in outpatient clinics under local anaesthesia. The procedure usually entails an elliptical skin incision to include the puncture of the cyst. This may lead to infection, scarring or recurrence. Materials and Methods: The cyst is marsupilized using a scanning CO2 laser under local anaesthetic. Results: Surgical results assessed by pre- and postoperative photographic records confirmed smaller scars the absence of linear scars. Conclusion: In cosmetically sensitive areas, laser marsipulization of epidermal cysts represents a viable alternative to conventional dissection.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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