Treatment of Vascular Lesions of the Tongue with Nd:YAG Laser. (6th December 2009)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dias Coelho, Joana; Serrão, Vasco
• Other Names: Dawe Robert S. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in medicine. Volume 2009(2009)
• Publication Date: 2009-12-06
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Case Reports; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1155/2009/795363
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-9627

Abstract

Abstract : The treatment of vascular lesions of the tongue is a very challenging procedure since the maintenance of the lingual tissue is of critical importance. Numerous treatment options have been described in literature but the Nd:YAG Laser appears to be one of the safest therapeutic options. We described a successful treatment of vascular lesions of the tongue with an excellent clinical result after only one treatment session with the Nd:YAG laser, with conservation of the lingual tissue and its functionality.