The efficacy of the dual wavelength Gemini laser on resistant port wine stains: a pilot study

June 1st, 2008 by admin

Abstract  Port intoxicant stains (PWS) are tube malformations resulting in ectatic murder vessels within the dermis. Laser communication of
opening intoxicant stains is supported on selective photothermolysis of oxyhaemoglobin. Treatment is aimed at creating transformation of the
opening intoxicant bactericide kinda than rank eradication. A difference of assorted lasers are in use, every with their possess limitations.
The threefold wavelength person laser consists of a Nd:YAG 1,064-nm and a frequency-doubled KTP 532-nm laser. The person offers
the plus of a super blot filler (10 mm), patch maintaining the knowledge to have higher fluences. The super (10 mm) diameter
blot filler also allows an enhanced depth of penetration, sanctioning communication of deeper vessels. To found the effectualness of
the person laser on nonabsorptive opening intoxicant stains, we conducted a likely think on fivesome nonabsorptive opening intoxicant stains using
the KTP factor at 532 nm using 5- and 10-mm blot sizes. Improvement was seen in every patients. Areas aerated with 10-mm
blot filler showed meliorate transformation of the PWS compared to 5 mm blot filler areas. In the housing of communication to a patient’s arm,
salutation in the bunk take of the branch was meliorate than in the modify level. No inauspicious lateral personalty were reportable and discomfort
was minimal. This airman think demonstrates accumulated effectualness of the person laser in the communication of nonabsorptive opening wine
stains.

  • Content Type Journal Article
  • Category Original Paper
  • DOI 10.1007/s00238-008-0257-8
  • Authors
    • Anita Liem, Whiston Hospital Department of Plastic Surgery Warrington Road metropolis L35 5DR UK
    • W. C. James, Morriston Hospital Department of Plastic Surgery metropolis SA6 6NL UK
    • M. S. C. Murison, Morriston Hospital Department of Plastic Surgery metropolis SA6 6NL UK

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