title: Advances in laser skin surgery for vascular lesions.
abstract: Recent advances in laser techniques for the treatment of vascular lesions have attempted to overcome the disadvantages of argon laser therapy. The trend toward a more selective treatment of these lesions, with preservation of as much normal tissue as possible, has been set. Minimal argon laser methods, yellow-dye lasers, and treatment with hematoporphyrin derivative photodynamic therapy extend the abilities of the laser surgeon to treat port-wine stains and other vascular lesions safely.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001128:Argon; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004817:Epidermis / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006415:Hematoporphyrins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy*
chemical_list: D006415:Hematoporphyrins; D001128:Argon