The infra-red coagulator in the treatment of AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma and a comparison with radiotherapy

Summary Experience with 1 s pulses of the infra‐red coagulator is reported for the treatment of 10 cutaneous AIDS‐related Kaposi's sarcoma lesions in seven patients. The infra‐red coagulator may be a useful addition in the palliative cosmetic treatment of Kaposi's sarcoma, producing an acc...

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Published in:Clinical and experimental dermatology 1994-01, Vol.19 (1), p.23-25
Main Authors: LANGTRY, J.A.A., BOTTOMLEY, D.M., PHILLIPS, R.H., STAUGHTON, R.C.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - complications
Adult
AIDS/HIV
Arm
Biological and medical sciences
Humans
Infrared Rays - therapeutic use
Leg
Light Coagulation
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Palliative Care
Sarcoma, Kaposi - radiotherapy
Sarcoma, Kaposi - surgery
Skin Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Skin Neoplasms - surgery
Skin plastic surgery
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
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Summary:Summary Experience with 1 s pulses of the infra‐red coagulator is reported for the treatment of 10 cutaneous AIDS‐related Kaposi's sarcoma lesions in seven patients. The infra‐red coagulator may be a useful addition in the palliative cosmetic treatment of Kaposi's sarcoma, producing an acceptable result in small (less than 2 cm in diameter) Kaposi's sarcoma lesions of the arms and trunk, but not in those situated on the legs.
ISSN:0307-6938
1365-2230
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2230.1994.tb01109.x