[Argon plasma flowing the complex treatment of different forms of erysipelas].

The results of complex treatment of 113 patients with different forms of erysipelas were analyzed. In 73 (64.6%) of them argon plasma using "Argon scalpel SP-CPT" in therapeutic regimen was applied as daily local exposure. In 40 (35,4%) patients with complicated form of erysipelas regimen "coagulation" was applied for additional sanitation of wound surface after surgical treatment of purulent focus. The results of treatment in the study group were better than in the control group. Argon plasma may be regarded as effective method of prophylaxis of necrotic and purulent complications particularly in patients with high risk of these complications.