H Edalat Khah; AR Mohebbi Pour; F Eghtedari
Volume 9, Issue 2 , 2006, , Pages 127-131
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Background and aim: Pyogenic granuloma is a small, red, benign vascular tumor usually occuring after penetrating injury in skin. Different therapies such as laser, surgery and electro surgery have been offered for its treatment. Each of these therapies has advantages and disadvantages. In this study, ...
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Background and aim: Pyogenic granuloma is a small, red, benign vascular tumor usually occuring after penetrating injury in skin. Different therapies such as laser, surgery and electro surgery have been offered for its treatment. Each of these therapies has advantages and disadvantages. In this study, we evaluated the therapeutic effects of cryotherapy and electrocautery on pyogenic granuloma.Materials and Methods: This clinical trial was performed on 50 patients who had pyogenic granuloma. In 25 patients cryotherapy was used with liquid nitrogen every ten days for a maximum of 3 sessions. Electrocautery was done by another dermatologist, and the lesion was destroyed in one session. Patients were followed for one month after treatment. T test and X2 were used for data analysis.Results: The mean age of patients in cryotherapy group and in electrocautery group were 21.8±17/1 and 28/7±17/7 years , respectively (P>0.05). Number of treatment sessions were 2.2±0.8 in cryotherapy and 1/1±0.3 in electrocautery group (P<0.0001). Cure was observed in 100% of patients treated by electracautery method and in 77% treated by cryotherapy method (P=0.01).Conclusion: Electrocautery is more effective than cryotherapy, but treatment with cryotherapy also is very effective, and can be used mainly in children, pregnant women, large lesions and those who are afraid from electrocautery.
M Mirshams Shahshahani; M Danesh pazhooh; A Mirshekari
Volume 3, Issue 3 , 2000, , Pages 14-17
Abstract
Background: Pyogenic granuloma is a benign vascular proliferation that is often related to minor trauma by the patient. Objective: Evaluation of the efficacy of cryotherapy in the treatment of pyogenic granuloma. Patients and Methods: Hundred and forty-six patients with pyogenic granuloma were treated ...
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Background: Pyogenic granuloma is a benign vascular proliferation that is often related to minor trauma by the patient. Objective: Evaluation of the efficacy of cryotherapy in the treatment of pyogenic granuloma. Patients and Methods: Hundred and forty-six patients with pyogenic granuloma were treated by cryosurgery using liquid nitrogen and cotton tip applicator in an open clinical trial. This study was carried out in Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, in 1377. Patients were followed for at least 3 months after complete resolution. Results: Hundred and thirty-five patients completed the study. Complete resolution was achieved in all patients. Treatment sessions ranged from one to 4 (Mean 1.6±0.8) sessions. 88.2% of patients needed only 1 or 2 treatment sessions. Recurrence of lesions occurred in 3 patients in whom retreatment led to complete resolution. Conclusion: Cryotherapy can be regarded as a completely efficient method in treatment of pyogenic granuloma.
