[Use of the CO2 laser in the treatment of cutaneous malignant melanoma: lymphoadenectomy].

Abstract

The Authors, after pointing out the incidence of complications subsequent to lymphoadenectomy performed with the traditional means (lymphorrhea, dehiscence of the pound, etc.), report their experience concerning the removal of inguinal or aqillary lymphnodes of patients suffering from cutaneous malignant melanoma (N+), performed pith laser lancet. After a short description of the peculiar features of the Laser Surgical Unit they used, the Authors emphasize that, thanks to the peculiar power for the laser lancet to close the lymphatic vessels during the lancing itself, surgeons can prevent the postoperative lymphorrhea, which is the main cause of dehiscence of such surgical wounds.

• Authors: R Palmeri, N A Belnome, M Barbuscia, G Germanò, P Melita
• Journal: Chirurgia italiana (Chir Ital) Vol. 35 Issue 4 Pg. 535-9 (Aug 1983) ISSN: 0009-4773 [Print] Italy
• Vernacular Title: L'impiego del laser al CO2 nel trattamento del melanoma maligno cutaneo: la linfoadenectomia.
• PMID: 6441648 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Carbon Dioxide

Topics

• Carbon Dioxide
• Humans
• Laser Therapy
• Lasers
• Lymph (metabolism)
• Lymph Node Excision
• Lymphatic Diseases (prevention & control)
• Melanoma (surgery)
• Skin Neoplasms (surgery)