title: Complications of laser therapy in the gynecological patient: a review of four patients.
abstract: Complications of gynecological laser treatment for perineal disease have been seen with increasing frequency. This may be the result of more women undergoing therapy with this method. Four women presenting with unstable perineal scarring are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Section of Plastic Surgery, Providence Hospital, Southfield, MI.
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Lawson
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hawtof
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gowda
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Jackson
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Osgood
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery*; D003218:Condylomata Acuminata / Q000601:surgery; D004414:Dyspareunia / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012086:Reoperation; D014623:Vaginal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014625:Vaginal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D014845:Vulvar Diseases / Q000601:surgery