Treatment of massive rhinophyma by combined electrosurgery and CO2 laser.
A case of massive rhinophyma that produced significant functional and cosmetic difficulties was treated using electrosurgery and carbon dioxide laser. Minimal bleeding occurred during the operative procedure despite grotesque enlargement and high degree of vascularity of the skin and soft tissue. Using this technique, restoration of normal function and excellent cosmetic effect was achieved without any complication.
Vojinović
Mario
M
ENT Department, Zabok General Hospital, Bracak bb, HR-49210 Zabok, Croatia. mario.vojinovic1@zg.t-com.hr
Bilić
Mario
M
Kovac
Lana
L
Persić-Vojinović
Sanja
S
Basta-Juzbasić
Aleksandra
A
D004598:Electrosurgery; D006801:Humans; D054020:Lasers, Gas / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012224:Rhinophyma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*