title: Argon laser treatment of superficial vascular lesions in children.
abstract: The author's experience in the use of the argon laser in the treatment of superficial vascular lesions in children is reviewed. Deteriorating portwine stains, strawberry hemangiomas, other hemangiomas, telangiectasias, and other lesions are discussed. Their natural histories are discussed. Details are given regarding indications for therapy, techniques, and postoperative results.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013684:Telangiectasis / Q000601:surgery*