CO 2 laser used in surgical treatment of actinic cheilitis.
This study discusses the satisfactory CO 2 laser treatment of solar keratosis on Eastern European emigrants to Israel.  It offers a comparison between cold blade vermilionectomy based on previous data and experience and reports postoperative results concerning cosmetic appearance and function of the lip.
Neder
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Barzilai Medical Centre, Ashkelon, Israel.
Nahlieli
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Kaplan
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D002613:Cheilitis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery*; D004848:Epithelium / Q000293:injuries / Q000528:radiation effects / Q000601:surgery*; D005061:Europe, Eastern / Q000453:epidemiology; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects