Neodymium-YAG laser therapy for vascular lesions

Landthaler, Míchael; Haina, D.; Brunner, R.; Waidelich, W.; Braun‐Falco, Otto

doi:10.1016/s0190-9622(86)70014-5

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“…Nd:YAG lasers are designed to produce either continuous-wave or pulsed beams. In the continuous-wave mode, coagulation to a depth of 4–6 mm may occur [3]. …”

Section: Different Laser Types Used Totreat Hemangiomasmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Two to four weeks after therapy, crusts are separated indicating complete wound healing. Treatments are performed at 6- to 8-week intervals [3]. …”

Section: Different Laser Types Used Totreat Hemangiomasmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Setting the single pulses 2 mm apart avoids confluence of coagulated areas and reduces the scarring potential [3]. …”

Section: Different Laser Types Used Totreat Hemangiomasmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Therefore scar formation is more likely. Chilling the skin surface during irradiation and shorter exposure times may be effective in reducing the scar formation [3]. …”

Section: Different Laser Types Used Totreat Hemangiomasmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Early Treatment of Hemangiomas with Lasers

Buainian

Dierckxsens²,

Naeyaert³

2003

Dermatology

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Hemangiomas can present a difficult problem in management. Much controversy exists over whether it is better to watch and wait for natural involution or to be more aggressive and attempt to prevent some of the potential negative sequelae. Different modalities have been employed in the treatment of hemangiomas, including systemic therapy – antiangiogenic drugs, i.e. systemic corticosteroids and α-interferon – and local therapy – surgical procedures, arterial embolization and cryotherapy. Overall, a very conservative approach to therapy has been recommended because of treatment risks, treatment inadequacy and lack of evidence showing superiority over natural involution. Recently laser treatment has been used in the therapeutic approach of hemangiomas. This review discusses the pros and contras of early laser treatment of hemangiomas. For superficial hemangiomas, the flashlamp pumped pulsed dye laser in particular has proven itself in numerous studies. In the treatment of hemangiomas with subcutaneous components, the Nd:YAG laser is the treatment of choice.

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“…Nd:YAG lasers are designed to produce either continuous-wave or pulsed beams. In the continuous-wave mode, coagulation to a depth of 4–6 mm may occur [3]. …”

Section: Different Laser Types Used Totreat Hemangiomasmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Two to four weeks after therapy, crusts are separated indicating complete wound healing. Treatments are performed at 6- to 8-week intervals [3]. …”

Section: Different Laser Types Used Totreat Hemangiomasmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Setting the single pulses 2 mm apart avoids confluence of coagulated areas and reduces the scarring potential [3]. …”

Section: Different Laser Types Used Totreat Hemangiomasmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Therefore scar formation is more likely. Chilling the skin surface during irradiation and shorter exposure times may be effective in reducing the scar formation [3]. …”

Section: Different Laser Types Used Totreat Hemangiomasmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Early Treatment of Hemangiomas with Lasers

Buainian

Dierckxsens²,

Naeyaert³

2003

Dermatology

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“…To cool the skin during irradiation is time con suming, but treatment results can be improved [14][15][16], Another possibility to coagulate deeply located vessels is the use of the NdrYAG laser, which is known to coagulate skin to a depth of 5 mm [17], Clinical results in older patients afflicted with port wine stains with nodular surface and patients with macrocheilia are promising [18],…”

Section: Laser Treatment Of Fort Wine Stainsmentioning

confidence: 99%