Venous malformations management by Er,Cr:YSGG laser: An Alternative approach

Area of Science:

• Vascular Surgery
• Dermatology
• Laser Medicine

Background:

• Venous malformations (VMs) are slow-flow vascular anomalies characterized by ectatic venous channels.
• The Er,Cr:YSGG laser has demonstrated efficacy in managing VMs.
• This case report focuses on a teenage patient presenting with a lingual venous malformation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report the successful management of a venous malformation on the dorsal aspect of the tongue in a teenage patient.
• To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the Er,Cr:YSGG laser for treating lingual venous malformations.

Main Methods:

• A teenage patient with a bluish, soft lesion on the dorsal tongue was treated.
• The lesion was excised using an Er,Cr:YSGG laser (2780 nm wavelength).
• Minimal local anesthetic infiltration was employed during the procedure.

Main Results:

• The patient experienced no postoperative pain.
• Clinical follow-up at three months revealed excellent healing and satisfactory results.
• The treatment demonstrated high clinical safety and patient acceptance.

Conclusions:

• The Er,Cr:YSGG laser is a safe and effective tool for treating venous malformations.
• This laser modality offers advantages such as excellent healing and improved patient acceptance.
• Minimally invasive laser treatment is a viable option for lingual venous malformations.