Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis in the larynx: re-emergence of clinical disease following surgery

CO2 Laser Treatment in 244 Patients With Respiratory Papillomas

“…These frustrations have led to the tendency for conservative laser therapy aimed at palliation and maintaining a safe airway, and not at eradication of the papillomas. [2][3][4]11 In our opinion, however, frequent (every 2 mo until none are visible) and meticulous CO 2 laser excisions of papillomas is preferable treatment because eradication of the disease is possible.…”

Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease in children

“…Even though JLP is a benign lesion, the rate of recurrence can be high and local complications, such as glottic stenosis [11] or lethal airway obstruction [16], can be significant. At present, laser surgery seems to be the most efficient therapy for JLP, but various approaches using medical treatment are in clinical trial, e.g., intralesional application of α-interferon [20] or photodynamic laser surgery [10].…”

Squamous Papilloma: Case Report and Review of Literature

“…This tumor is of low virulence; i.e, it is not contagious. However, some authors speculate that this condition might actually be a reaction of the tissue to injury rather than a true neoplasia (Harries et al, 1995). In recent years, a clear connection has been established between human papillomavirus (HPV) and the development of squamous papilloma (Crissman et al, 1988;Briskin and Kerner, 1994).…”