Nd: YAG laser treatment for adult hypopharyngeal haemangioma

2004 ◽  
Vol 118 (10) ◽  
pp. 814-817 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hideaki Katori ◽  
Mamoru Tsukuda
Keyword(s):  
Complete Healing ◽  
Yttrium Aluminium Garnet ◽  
Excessive Bleeding ◽  
Yag Laser ◽  
Full Resolution ◽  
Yttrium Aluminium ◽  
Bloodless Field ◽  
Uncommon Neoplasm ◽  
Neodymium Yttrium

Adult hypopharyngeal haemangioma is an uncommon neoplasm. We present three cases of adult hypopharyngeal haemangioma which were successfully treated with a neodymium: yttrium–aluminium–garnet (Nd: YAG) laser in our hospital between 2000 and 2003. The patients in this series experienced no untoward events from the use of the laser. Excessive bleeding and airway problems were not encountered. Postoperative pain was minimal. Excellent long-term function and a full resolution of symptoms can be obtained using Nd: YAG laser. The laser provides a bloodless field and complete healing of the hypopharynx, without stenosis or scar formation.

Organ-preserving neodymium-yttrium-aluminium-garnet laser therapy for penile carcinoma: a long-term follow-up

2010 ◽  
Vol 106 (6) ◽  
pp. 786-790 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boris Schlenker ◽  
Derya Tilki ◽  
Michael Seitz ◽  
Markus J. Bader ◽  
Oliver Reich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Penile Carcinoma ◽  
Yttrium Aluminium Garnet ◽  
Yttrium Aluminium ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Laser ◽  
Neodymium Yttrium

scholarly journals Efficacy and safety of yttrium-aluminium garnet (YAG) laser vitreolysis for vitreous floaters

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (11) ◽  
pp. 4465-4471 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jihan Luo ◽  
Xiaoju An ◽  
Yi Kuang
Keyword(s):  
Anterior Segment ◽  
Retinal Nerve Fibre Layer ◽  
Chinese Patients ◽  
Yttrium Aluminium Garnet ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Yag Laser ◽  
Yttrium Aluminium ◽  
Post Procedure ◽  
Vitreous Floaters ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Objective To examine the efficacy and safety of yttrium-aluminium garnet (YAG) laser vitreolysis for the treatment of vitreous floaters. Methods Consecutive adult patients with symptomatic vitreous floaters who attended Chongqing General Hospital from April to December 2016 were included in this prospective study. Patients had >3 mm between the vitreous opacity and retina/lens and acceptable quality peri-papillary Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) images (i.e., signal strength ≥5). Those with history of glaucoma, severe cataracts, vitreous haemorrhages, retinal holes and/or macular disease were excluded from the study. Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and non-contact intraocular pressure (IOP) were measured before and for up to 6 months post-YAG laser vitreolysis. Anterior segment photography and peripapillary retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) measured by OCT were taken before and 6 months post-procedure. Questionnaires on patient satisfaction were completed 6 months post-procedure. Results No statistically significant differences in BCVA and IOP were observed before or after treatment. Anterior segment photography showed that vitreous opacities partially or completely disappeared after YAG laser treatment. The thickness of RNFL in four directions (upper, below, nasal and temporal) was not statistically significant different before or 6 months after the procedure. 75% patients reported significant improvement and 25% reported moderate improvement. Conclusion The results of this study conducted in a cohort of 30 Chinese patients showed that YAG laser vitreolysis was a well-tolerated and effective treatment for vitreous floaters. Randomised, controlled trials involving large numbers of participants monitored over an extended follow up period are required to confirm these results.

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