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.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Barzilai Medical Centre, Ashkelon, Israel.
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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