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Nd: YAG laser treatment for adult hypopharyngeal haemangioma

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2006

Hideaki Katori  and
Mamoru Tsukuda
Hideaki Katori
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Yokohama City University Medical Center, Yokohama,Japan
Mamoru Tsukuda
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Yokohama City University School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
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Abstract

Adult hypopharyngeal haemangioma is an uncommon neoplasm. We present three cases of adult hypopharyngeal haemangioma which were successfully treated with a neodymium: yttrium–aluminium–garnet (Nd: YAG) laser in our hospital between 2000 and 2003. The patients in this series experienced no untoward events from the use of the laser. Excessive bleeding and airway problems were not encountered. Postoperative pain was minimal. Excellent long-term function and a full resolution of symptoms can be obtained using Nd: YAG laser. The laser provides a bloodless field and complete healing of the hypopharynx, without stenosis or scar formation.

Keywords

Laser SurgeryHaemangiomaHypopharynx
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 118 , Issue 10 , October 2004 , pp. 814 - 817
Copyright
© 2004 Royal Society of Medicine Press

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