[Retained copper needles for the treatment of cavernous hemangioma].
8 cases of huge cavernous hemangioma (3 in hand, 2 in lip and buccal region, 1 in perineum and buttock and 2 in frontal region) were treated by retaining copper needles which were inserted into the blood-filled spaces and feeders with satisfactory results. Preparation of copper needles, the technique of insertion of needles, duration of treatment, local and systemic reactions after the treatment are described.
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3rd Clinical Medical School, Beijing Medical University.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003300:Copper; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D005260:Female; D006392:Hemangioma, Cavernous / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009339:Needles; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*
D003300:Copper