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Semin Plast Surg 2001; 15(2): 81-92
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-17571
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Laser Treatment of Hemangioma of Infancy

Bruce M. Achauer1 , Cheng-Jen Chang2 , Victoria M. Vanderkam1
  • 1Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
  • 2Department of Plastic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Publication Date:
05 October 2001 (online)

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ABSTRACT

This article reviews the history of traditional and laser treatments for hemangioma of infancy. The ideal candiates for laser treatment are identified. Details of intralesional KTP laser treatment and patient results are given.

Keywords

Hemangioma - KTP Laser - infancy

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