title: The use of a radiofrequency unit for excisional biopsy of eyelid papillomas.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To describe a technique for excisional biopsy of eyelid papillomatous lesions using a radiofrequency (RF) unit.
  
  
  METHODS
  In this prospective, interventional case series, 64 patients with eyelid papillomatous lesions underwent excisional biopsy using an RF unit.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The upper eyelid was involved in 34.5% and the lower eyelid was involved in 62.5% of cases, with 3% having lesions on both eyelids. Surgery was performed with no intraoperative or postoperative bleeding, avoiding wound sutures and bandage and with very good cosmetic results. On histopathologic examination, 72% of these lesions were squamous papilloma. Reoperation was needed in 2 patients. Over-resection and notching of the eyelid margin happened in one patient but improved 3 months after surgery.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Use of an RF unit for excisional biopsy of eyelid papillomatous lesions is a safe and effective method.
authors.affiliation: Eye Research Center, Farabi Eye Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Medical School, Medical Sciences/Tehran University, Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Bahram
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Eshraghi
authors.forename: Hamid Reza
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Torabi
authors.forename: Abolfazl
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kasaie
authors.forename: Mohammad Taher
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Rajabi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001706:Biopsy; D017115:Catheter Ablation; D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010212:Papilloma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012086:Reoperation; D014945:Wound Healing; D055815:Young Adult