Treatment of hemangiomas in children using a Nd:YAG laser in conjunction with ice cooling of the epidermis: techniques and results

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hemangiomas are the most common type of congenital anomaly in childhood. Although many resolve spontaneously, intervention is required when their growth could damage vital adjacent structures. Various therapeutic approaches to childh...

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Main Authors: Charissis Georgios, Michailoudi Eleni, Gardikis Stefanos, Vlachakis Ioannis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-04-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/3/2