Effects of systemic corticosteroids on post-cryosurgical edema and other manifestations of the inflammatory response.

Abstract

Severe edema can occur after cryosurgical treatment of malignant lesions on the eyelids and periorbital area. In a study of 134 patients, it was found that a short course of systemic steroids was able to reduce the severity of post-cryosurgical edema. This can be beneficial for patients in whom periorbital edema can be expected to occur.

• Authors: E G Kuflik, W Webb
• Journal: The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology (J Dermatol Surg Oncol) Vol. 11 Issue 5 Pg. 464-8 (May 1985) ISSN: 0148-0812 [Print] United States
• PMID: 3998257 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Adrenal Cortex Hormones

Topics

• Adrenal Cortex Hormones (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Adult
• Aged
• Carcinoma, Basal Cell (surgery)
• Carcinoma, Squamous Cell (surgery)
• Cryosurgery (adverse effects)
• Edema (drug therapy, etiology)
• Eyelid Diseases (drug therapy, etiology)
• Eyelid Neoplasms (surgery)
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Wound Healing (drug effects)