The infra-red coagulator in the treatment of AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma and a comparison with radiotherapy.
Experience with 1 s pulses of the infra-red coagulator is reported for the treatment of 10 cutaneous AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma lesions in seven patients. The infra-red coagulator may be a useful addition in the palliative cosmetic treatment of Kaposi's sarcoma, producing an acceptable result in small (less than 2 cm in diameter) Kaposi's sarcoma lesions of the arms and trunk, but not in those situated on the legs.
Langtry
J A
JA
Departments of Dermatology, Westminster Hospital, London, UK.
Bottomley
D M
DM
Phillips
R H
RH
Staughton
R C
RC
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm; D006801:Humans; D007259:Infrared Rays / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007866:Leg; D008028:Light Coagulation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010166:Palliative Care; D012514:Sarcoma, Kaposi / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery*