Neodymium-Doped Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Laser Treatment of Pediatric Venous Malformation in the Oral Cavity

Neodymium-Doped Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Laser Treatment of Pediatric Venous Malformation in the Oral Cavity: BACKGROUND: Treatment of venous malformations in the orofacial region remains a challenge. Laser therapy is an alternative treatment in inoperable cases.

OBJECTIVE: To retrospectively evaluate the effectiveness and complications associated with neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet (Nd:YAG) laser treatment of oral venous malformations.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 10 children (mean age: 7.3 years; range: 10 months-15 years) with oral venous malformation were treated with Nd:YAG laser during 2005 to 2013. Clinical improvement, including degree of color lightening and size reduction, and treatment complications, including dyspigmentation, textural change, and scarring were evaluated.

RESULTS: Color clearing of 51% to 75% and >75% was seen in 25% and 45% of patients, respectively. Size reduction of 25% to 50%, 51% to 75%, and >75% was observed in 30%, 15%, and 45% of patients, respectively. Mild and moderate scarring was observed in 15% and 5% of cases, respectively.

CONCLUSION: Nd:YAG laser is a promising alternative treatment in pediatric patients with inoperable venous malformations in the oral cavity. Mild to moderate scarring was the most common complication.




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