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

Lasers Med Sci. 2015 Nov;30(8):2215-20. doi: 10.1007/s10103-015-1764-z. Epub 2015 May 12.

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.

Keywords: Laser surgery; Nd-YAG lasers; Nonablative laser treatment; Vascular malformations.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laser Coagulation / methods*
  • Lasers, Solid-State / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mouth Diseases / surgery*
  • Vascular Malformations / surgery*