%0 Journal Article
%T Nd:YAG laser photocoagulation of benign oral vascular lesions: a case series.
%A Medeiros R
%A Silva IH
%A Carvalho AT
%A Leão JC
%A Gueiros LA
%J Lasers Med Sci
%V 30
%N 8
%D Nov 2015
%M 25962368
%F 2.555
%R 10.1007/s10103-015-1764-z
%X Vascular anomalies of the head and neck are common lesions usually associated with functional and/or aesthetic limitations. The aim of the present paper was to report a case series of oral vascular malformations treated with Nd:YAG laser photocoagulation, highlighting the clinical evolution and post-surgical complications. Fifteen patients diagnosed with oral vascular malformations were treated with Nd:YAG laser followed by three sessions of biostimulation. None of the patients presented post-surgical pain, but 6 of 15 patients (40%) experienced minimal post-surgical complications. All cases presented complete resolution of the lesions after laser treatment. More importantly, 12 out of 15 (80%) resolved after a single session. Low morbidity, minimal patient discomfort, and satisfactory aesthetic results point Nd:YAG laser photocoagulation as a promising option for the management of benign oral vascular lesions.