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Combined (team) approach to hemangioma management: arteriography with superselective embolization plus YAG laser/sapphire-tip resection.
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Plastic and reconstructive surgery [Plast Reconstr Surg] 1991 Jul; Vol. 88 (1), pp. 71-82. - Publication Year :
- 1991
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Abstract
- Thirteen patients have been treated over a 2-year period utilizing a team approach between the radiology and surgical services. Initial diagnostic evaluation is directed at determining the size and anatomic extent of the hemangioma; clinical assessment of coagulation and hemodynamic status is also performed. Arteriography with superselective embolization precedes the surgical procedure, usually by 24 hours. The YAG laser with contact sapphire-tip scalpels is then utilized for resection and reconstruction of the hemangioma. Total removal of hemangioma was achieved in 9 of 13 patients, and partial or subtotal removal was achieved in the remainder. Blood loss and complications were minimal.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0032-1052
- Volume :
- 88
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 2052663
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00006534-199107000-00013