scholarly journals Side Effects from the Pulsed Dye Laser: The Importance of Skin Pigmentation and Skin Redness

1998 ◽  
Vol 78 (6) ◽  
pp. 445-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Merete Haedersdal, Monika Gniadecka, Jan E
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Skin Pigmentation ◽  
Dye Laser ◽  
Pulsed Dye Laser ◽  
Skin Redness

Treatment of Vascular Lesions in Pigmented Skin with the Pulsed Dye Laser

2000 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Algin B. Garrett ◽  
Sherry Shieh
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Pulse Width ◽  
Vascular Malformations ◽  
Spot Size ◽  
Dye Laser ◽  
Pulsed Dye Laser ◽  
Vascular Lesions ◽  
Skin Texture ◽  
Local Side

Background: Vascular lesions occurring in African-American patients are often not treated because of the risk of local side effects. Objective: The study was to determine the efficacy of the flashlamp-pumped dye (FLPD) laser in the treatment of vascular malformations in African-American patients. Methods: All lesions in three patients were treated with the FLPD laser using a 585 nm wavelength, 5 mm spot size, 450 pulse width, and fluences ranging from 6.5 to 8.5J per cm2. Conclusion: The FLPD was effective in treating vascular malformations. Transient changes in colour and skin texture occurred at the treated sites.

scholarly journals Changes in Skin Redness, Pigmentation, Echostructure, Thickness, and Surface Contour After 1 Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment of Port-wine Stains in Children

1998 ◽  
Vol 134 (2) ◽  
pp. 175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Merete Haedersdal ◽  
Jan Efsen ◽  
Monika Gniadecka ◽  
Hanne Fogh ◽  
Jens Keiding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laser Treatment ◽  
Dye Laser ◽  
Pulsed Dye Laser ◽  
Port Wine ◽  
Port Wine Stains ◽  
Surface Contour ◽  
Skin Redness

Side-effects and complications of flashlamp-pumped pulsed dye laser therapy of port-wine stains. A prospective study

1996 ◽  
Vol 134 (3) ◽  
pp. 475-480 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. WLOTZKE ◽  
U. HOHENLEUTNER ◽  
T. A. ABD-EL-RAHEEM ◽  
W. BÄUMLER ◽  
M. LANDTHALER
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Dye Laser ◽  
Pulsed Dye Laser ◽  
Port Wine ◽  
Port Wine Stains ◽  
A Prospective Study

Side-effects and complications of flashlamp-pumped pulsed dye laser therapy of port-wine stains. A prospective study

1996 ◽  
Vol 134 (3) ◽  
pp. 475-480 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. WLOTZKE ◽  
U. HOHENLEUTNER ◽  
T. A. ABD-EL-RAHEEM ◽  
W. BÄUMLER ◽  
M. LANDTHALER
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Dye Laser ◽  
Pulsed Dye Laser ◽  
Port Wine ◽  
Port Wine Stains ◽  
A Prospective Study

Hypofractionated radiation therapy for palliation of sarcoma metastases

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e21517-e21517
Author(s):  
O. Merimsky ◽  
V. Soyfer ◽  
B. Corn
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Metastatic Disease ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Skin Pigmentation ◽  
Adjunctive Treatment ◽  
Wound Complications ◽  
Degree Burn ◽  
Skin Redness ◽  
Hypofractionated Radiation ◽  
Intensive Course

e21517 Background: RT is our preferred modality for local palliation of metastatic STS, regardless of systemic chemotherapy. While a protracted course of RT may be given as postoperative adjuvant treatment, a short and intense course of RT is usually needed for rapid palliation and local control of metastatic disease. Sarcomas are usually considered, at best, as moderately radio responsive tumors. RT doses within the range of 60 - 70 Gy are usually needed to be delivered in order to eradicate microscopic disease, while 50 Gy doses are needed for other malignancies such as breast or rectal cancer. Methods: Seventeen patients, 8 women and 9 men, at a median age of 61 years (range 53–95 years) had symptomatic metastatic sarcoma, and required rapid palliation. In total there were 20 sites of involvement by metastatic disease: trunk (chest wall, groin, axilla)- 13 cases, limb- 7 cases. The symptoms related to the metastases were either pain or discomfort in all the patients. In 15 cases the RT was the only modality for local palliation and in 5 cases RT was given following metastasectomy with close or involved margins. All the patients were treated by a short and intensive course of administration: 39 Gy were given in 13 fractions of 3 Gy/day, 5 times a week. Results: Median follow-up period was 25 weeks. The treatment was well tolerated. Acute side effects included first-degree burn (skin redness) and mild superficial pain in all the cases. No wound complications were noted among those undergoing surgery. Late side effects included skin pigmentation and induration of irradiated soft tissues. Durable pain control was achieved in 12 out 15 cases treated for gross metastases. Tumor progression was seen in the 3 other cases within a period of 2 to 9 months. Among 5 lesions which were irradiated as an adjunctive treatment following resection, no local recurrence was observed. Conclusions: The results of this series, although limited in size, point to the safety and feasibility of hypofractionated RT for palliation of musculoskeletal metastases from sarcoma. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

Pulsed Dye Laser Mostly Safe as Hemangioma Tx

2007 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
SHERRY BOSCHERT
Keyword(s):  
Dye Laser ◽  
Pulsed Dye Laser

Bipolar radiofrequency induced thermotherapy and 1064 nm Nd:Yag laser in endovenous occlusion of insufficient veins: short term follow up results

VASA ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krnic ◽  
Sucic
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Nd:Yag Laser ◽  
Main Stem ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Main Trunk ◽  
Bipolar Radiofrequency ◽  
Saphenous Veins ◽  
Skin Redness ◽  
Complete Failure

Background: The aim of this study is to report our results in main stem vein closure using the bipolar radiofrequency induced thermotherapy (RFITT) system and the 1064nm Nd:Yag laser. Patients and methods: 44 incompetent main stem veins (37 great saphenous veins, one lesser saphenous vein, and 6 anterior accessory saphenous veins) in 29 patients were treated using RFITT. 53 incompetent main stem veins (45 great saphenous veins, 4 lesser saphenous veins, and 4 anterior accessory saphenous veins) in 43 patients were treated endovenously with 1064 nm Nd:Yag laser. All patients underwent postoperative duplex scanning within a month after procedure, as well as a short interview regarding postoperative discomfort. Results: In main stem veins treated with RFITT, the success rate within the first month was 86,4 % (38 out of 44 veins). Complete failure rate was 13,6 % (6 out of 44 veins). In 53 main stem veins treated by 1064 nm Nd:Yag laser, the success rate was 100 %, consisting of 98,1 % complete success (52/53 veins), and 1,9 % partial success (1/53 veins). None of the patients treated with RFITT experienced postoperative adverse effects, whereas 13/43 (30,2 %) patients treated with laser had to use oral analgesics after the treatment, and 21/43 (48,8 %) patients reported transient skin changes, such as bruising or skin redness. Conclusions: RFITT system was fairly efficient in the short term for closure of main trunk veins, whereas longer term results are still scarce. Postoperative side effects of RFITT were minimal. 1064nm Nd:Yag laser, according to short term results, proved to be very effective for main stem vein closure. Postoperative side effects related to 1064 nm Nd:Yag endovenous laser treatment proved to be minor, transient, and acceptable.

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