The role of the argon laser for the treatment of port wine stain (PWS) is reviewed in relation to the Southampton regime, which is based on finding the minimal blanching power. Both the advantages and limitations of this form of treatment are discussed, stressing the importance of first obtaining a
(27) Port wine stains: treatment with argon laser or infra-red coagulator?
β Scribed by S.C. Mayou; D.A. Fenton; D.H. McGibbon
- Book ID
- 108661233
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1988
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 127 KB
- Volume
- 119
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0007-0963
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