Abstract
Background and Objective: Two separate cases involving laser ablation of hair follicles in the neourethra are described. Study Design/Materials and Methods: Urethral hair developed secondarily to free-flap urethroplasty for congenital urethral defects. In both eases, cystoscopic depilation with electrocautery fulguration was attempted on multiple occasions. Results: No improvement was seen; therefore, laser ablation was employed. Both patients remain free of regrowth at greater than one year of follow-up.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 261-263 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Lasers in Surgery and Medicine |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1999 |
Keywords
- Nd:YAG laser
- Urethroplasty
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Dermatology