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Paul H. Ward, MD

Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1987;113(3):286-288.

Abstract
• Varicosities or swollen veins of the periorbital temporal and frontal areas are uncommon except when tumor or inflammatory diseases involve the orbit. The recent surge of interest in cosmetic appearance has created a new concern in some patients about dilated veins of the periorbital area that have previously been considered normal. These engorged vessels are considered as cosmetic blemishes and thus present the physician with a problem. A new successful technique of electrothrombosis with an insulated 27-gauge needle is described, and the experience in three cases is discussed.

(Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1987;113:286-288)

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Surgery, Division of Head and Neck Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Sept 3, 1986.

Read before the Spring Meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Palm Beach, Fla, May 9, 1986.

Reprint requests to Division of Head and Neck Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (Dr Ward).

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