Surgical debulking of eyelid and anterior orbital plexiform neurofibromas by means of the carbon dioxide laser.

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.

• Authors: R A Dailey, S A Sullivan, J L Wobig
• Journal: American journal of ophthalmology (Am J Ophthalmol) Vol. 130 Issue 1 Pg. 117-9 (Jul 2000) ISSN: 0002-9394 [Print] United States
• PMID: 11004270 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Topics

• Adult
• Child
• Debridement (methods)
• Eyelid Neoplasms (pathology, surgery)
• Female
• Humans
• Laser Therapy (methods)
• Male
• Neurofibroma, Plexiform (pathology, surgery)
• Orbital Neoplasms (pathology, surgery)
• Treatment Outcome