title: Pulsed-dye laser treatment of vascular lesions.
abstract: Pulsed-dye laser therapy can effectively treat port-wine stains and telangiectases. Nursing considerations include pre- and post-operative assessment and care, contraindications, and special concerns for the pediatric patient.
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authors.lastname: McKeown
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D009506:Nevus / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*; D013684:Telangiectasis / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*