Value in Microsurgery of The Ultrapulse Carbon Dioxide Laser For Rapid Skin Deepithelialization.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2000
Abstract
Although laser technology continues to evolve, its role in microsurgery is limited to minor adjunctive applications including skin deepithelialization. In the past, continuous-wave carbon dioxide (CO(2)) lasers were the best for performing skin deepithelialization. The newer ultrapulse CO(2) lasers also show promise in this regard. They have become readily available and are very popular for aesthetic skin resurfacing. Their use for skin deepithelialization is an essential part of microsurgical procedures for free flap contouring, flap onlay at the recipient site, and revision of skin grafted free flap donor sites. Complications are essentially nonexistent and competency in using this modality is straightforward for any microsurgeon.
Volume
20
Issue
2
First Page
47
Last Page
51
ISSN
0738-1085
Published In/Presented At
Hallock, G. G. (2000). Value in microsurgery of the ultrapulse carbon dioxide laser for rapid skin deepithelialization. Microsurgery, 20(2), 47-51.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Medical Specialties | Surgery
PubMedID
10702736
Department(s)
Department of Surgery, Department of Surgery Faculty
Document Type
Article