Experiences with the treatment of vascular malformations using the Nd-YAG laser
Thurnherr, S.; Tschopp, K.
Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift Suppl 125: 106s-108s
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0036-7672 PMID: 11141921 Document Number: 517498
Lasers have been used for about 15 years in the treatment of vascular malformations and haemangiomas in the head and neck area. The physical properties of the neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) laser system make it particularly suitable for this purpose. We review our first experience with the treatment of vascular malformations using the Nd-YAG-laser. 9 Patients with 10 vascular malformations were treated. A complete remission was achieved with 9 of the 10 vascular malformations and a partial remission with the remaining case. No complications were observed. The neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) laser therapy has proven itself as simple to use, being highly effective and having a low complication rate.