Surgical debulking of eyelid and anterior orbital plexiform neurofibromas by means of the carbon dioxide laser |
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| Authors: | Dailey R A Sullivan S A Wobig J L |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon 97201, USA. daileyr@ohsu.edu |
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| Abstract: | PURPOSE: To present the carbon dioxide laser as an effective tool for surgical debulking of eyelid and orbital neurofibromas. METHOD: Two patients with neurofibromatosis underwent surgical debulking of their eyelid and orbital plexiform neurofibromas by means of the carbon dioxide laser. RESULTS: Acceptable cosmetic results were obtained with the removal of eyelid and orbital neurofibromas with improved hemostasis and minimal destruction of surrounding tissue when compared with conventional methods of removal. CONCLUSIONS: The carbon dioxide laser may allow significant improvement in the removal of plexiform neurofibromas. |
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