The treatment of resistant mosaic plantar warts with aggressive cryotherapy under general anaesthetic

Br J Dermatol. 1987 Apr;116(4):557-60. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1987.tb05878.x.

Abstract

Twelve patients with treatment-resistant mosaic plantar warts were treated with aggressive cryotherapy under a general anaesthetic. Seven patients (58%) had complete cure, two patients (16%) experienced substantial but incomplete clearing of their warts and the remaining three patients (25%) had no improvement. The procedure was well tolerated and post cryotherapy pain was acceptable to the patients.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Cryosurgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Warts / surgery*