Laser technology: its application in the management of hemangiomas and vascular malformations of the head and neck.
Lasers have added greatly to our armamentarium for managing vascular lesions. The ideal laser, however, has not yet been built that can effectively treat vessels of all sizes and depths. As knowledge of vascular lesions grow and laser technology advances, it may be possible to create such a laser. Until then, it will be necessary to use a combination of lasers and to combine lasers with other modalities to effectively manage the broad spectrum of vascular lesions.
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Department of Dermatology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina 29425, USA. langpg@musc.edu
D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008028:Light Coagulation; D010778:Photochemotherapy