One hundred and sixty five patients, treated with carbondioxide (C02) laser for benign and malignant lesions of the head and neck were studied. Alveolo-buccal complex (68/165) had the majority of benign and malignant tumors followed by larynx (23/165) and tongue (211165). All lesions were widel y excised, none were reconstructed and all defects healed well with minimal scarring. The post-operative morbidity was minimal and the hospitalization period was I to 5 days. Complications were not serious and could be managed easily. This study confirm s the usefulness of C02 laser surgery for both benign and malignant conditions in head and neck. MJA FI 1998; 54: 3-5
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