THE MEDICAL NECESSITY OF EVALUATION AND TREATMENT OF PORT-WINE STAINS

被引:134
作者
GERONEMUS, RG [1 ]
ASHINOFF, R [1 ]
机构
[1] NYU MED CTR,DEPT DERMATOL,SURG SECT,NEW YORK,NY 10016
来源
JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY AND ONCOLOGY | 1991年 / 17卷 / 01期
关键词
TUNABLE DYE-LASER; THERAPY; ARGON;
D O I
10.1111/j.1524-4725.1991.tb01597.x
中图分类号
R73 [肿瘤学];
学科分类号
100214 ;
摘要
New lasers and improved laser delivery systems have allowed for the safe and effective treatment of port-wine stains in patients of all ages. The satisfactory results obtained by laser treatment have increased the number of patients seeking consultation regarding their birthmarks. It is imperative that physicians recognize the various medical syndromes and problems associated with port-wine stains. A review of 415 patients with facial port-wine stains has revealed hypertrophy and/or nodularity in 65% of patients by the fifth decade of life, which increases significantly the morbidity of these lesions. It is believed that laser treatment will minimize the medical and psychologic complications that result from the natural evolution of port-wine stains.
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