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The treatment of syringomas by CO(2) laser using a multiple-drilling method.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17338688     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Syringomas are relatively common benign adnexal tumors, predominantly developing in middle-aged women. They frequently involve the periorbital areas and cause cosmetic problems. Up to now, various treatment modalities such as electrodesiccation, laser ablation, cryosurgery, and some chemical peelings have been tried. All of them, however, have the possibilities of frequent recurrences and postoperative complications such as scarring or pigmentary changes. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a multiple-drilling method in the treatment of syringomas. METHODS: We tried a new multiple-drilling method using CO(2) laser for 11 patients having syringomas. Clinical improvement and complications were evaluated by medical records and pre- and postlaser photograph review. RESULTS: All patients had good or excellent cosmetic results. No complications, such as scarring, erythema, and pigmentary changes, were observed. CONCLUSION: The multiple-drilling method by CO(2) laser might be an alternative to gain good cosmetic results without complications if applied repeatedly. The authors have indicated no significant interest with commercial supporters.
Authors:
Hyang Joon Park; Dong-Youn Lee; Joo-Heung Lee; Jun-Mo Yang; Eil Soo Lee; Won-Serk Kim
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]     Volume:  33     ISSN:  1076-0512     ISO Abbreviation:  Dermatol Surg     Publication Date:  2007 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-03-06     Completed Date:  2007-04-17     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9504371     Medline TA:  Dermatol Surg     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  310-3     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Dermatology, Cheil General Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Carbon Dioxide
Facial Neoplasms / surgery*
Female
Humans
Laser Therapy / methods*
Male
Middle Aged
Sweat Gland Neoplasms / surgery*
Syringoma / surgery*
Vulvar Neoplasms / surgery*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
124-38-9/Carbon Dioxide

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