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Title: [Experiences with the treatment of vascular malformations using the Nd-YAG laser]. Author: Thurnherr S, Tschopp K. Journal: Schweiz Med Wochenschr; 2000; Suppl 125():106S-108S. PubMed ID: 11141921. Abstract: 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.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]