[Role of the argon laser in the treatment of varicose veins of the legs. Apropos of 17 cases].
The Argon is not just a fashionable sophisticated toy; it has definite indications in the field of phlebology: varicosities which can not be catheterised, flat angiomas, angiokeratoses and pigmented lesions. Some of its major advantages are the possibility of treating a large number of angiectases at the one session; the low risk of recurrence of the treated lesions in comparison with other methods and the excellent healing (respect of the pilosebaceous adnexae) which, however, is slower than for acne rosacea. Red angiectases respond better than blue lesions which require higher intensity laser. The major disadvantage is the cost, which justifies the creation of multi-disciplinary units (Ophtalmology, Gastro-enterology...). The techniques of laser coagulation still have to be defined (continuous or intermittent, intensity, time of irradiation). Finally, the skin of the legs acts as a shield by the thickness of the horny layer which absorbs or reflects the radiation.
D000328:Adult; D001128:Argon; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000601:surgery*
D001128:Argon
Place du laser argon dans le traitement des varices des membres inférieurs. A propos de 17 cas.