The CO 2 laser in omphalitis.
Over a period of 18 months, from January 1988 to June 1989, 8 patients with chronic omphalitis were treated in a Multi-Specialty Military Clinic, using a CO 2 laser.  A significant decrease in periumbilical pain, elimination of the disturbing chronic discharge, and vaporization of the reactive granulation tissue were achieved, suggesting this technique as an attractive option in the treatment of chronic recidivant omphalitis.
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Department of Pediatric Surgery, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Israel.
D000328:Adult; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D014472:Umbilicus / Q000601:surgery*