โ Scribed by Toshio Ohshiro
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The C02 laser was used as a multipurpose microsurgical tool. It effectively evacuated cysts, vaporized tumors, coagulated fine blood vessels, abraded and flattened scars and rough tissue, and separated the epidermis from the dermis. Focused and defocused modes were applied to various lesions ranging from cysts to freckles. C02 laser microsurgery differs from previous methods in that extremely fine and controlled therapy can be conducted with minimal damage to surrounding tissues and organs. Theories, techniques. and several case reports are described.
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