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Nd:YAG laser photocoagulation of benign oral vascular lesions: a case series

Authors: Rui Medeiros Jr., Igor Henrique Silva, Alessandra Tavares Carvalho, Jair Carneiro Leão, Luiz Alcino Gueiros

Published in: Lasers in Medical Science | Issue 8/2015

Abstract

Vascular anomalies of the head and neck are common lesions usually associated with functional and/or aesthetic limitations. The aim of the present paper was to report a case series of oral vascular malformations treated with Nd:YAG laser photocoagulation, highlighting the clinical evolution and post-surgical complications. Fifteen patients diagnosed with oral vascular malformations were treated with Nd:YAG laser followed by three sessions of biostimulation. None of the patients presented post-surgical pain, but 6 of 15 patients (40 %) experienced minimal post-surgical complications. All cases presented complete resolution of the lesions after laser treatment. More importantly, 12 out of 15 (80 %) resolved after a single session. Low morbidity, minimal patient discomfort, and satisfactory aesthetic results point Nd:YAG laser photocoagulation as a promising option for the management of benign oral vascular lesions.

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Title: Nd:YAG laser photocoagulation of benign oral vascular lesions: a case series
Authors: Rui Medeiros Jr.
Igor Henrique Silva
Alessandra Tavares Carvalho
Jair Carneiro Leão
Luiz Alcino Gueiros
Publication date: 01-11-2015
Publisher: Springer London
Published in: Lasers in Medical Science / Issue 8/2015
Print ISSN: 0268-8921
Electronic ISSN: 1435-604X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-015-1764-z

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