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Argon Laser Treaatment of Port-Wine Hemangiomas Clinical and Histologic Correlation*

Authors: ELIZABETH I. McBURNEY MD, GEORGE L. LEONARD MD

Abstract

Fifteen white patients with port-wine hemangiomas treated with argon laser had excellent to good cosmetic results without significant scarring. Histologic examination of the treated sites showed dermal fibrosis with preservation of skin appendages. The changes have been stable for a two-year follow-up.

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