scholarly journals Management of an Extensive Vascular Lesion on the Lip by Photocoagulation with High-Intensity Diode Laser

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 242-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciane H. Azevedo ◽  
Dante Migliari
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Diode Laser ◽  
Satisfactory Result ◽  
Vascular Malformations ◽  
Vascular Lesion ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Lower Lip ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Resting Period

Objective: Extensive vascular malformations (VM) pose difficulties for an effective management. Introduction: This article describes a very satisfactory result, both functional and aesthetic, following a management by the technique of photocoagulation using diode laser in an extensive VM lesion involving the lower lip and left buccal mucosa in a 25 year old male. Case report: The patient reported that the lesion had been present since birth. The whole treatment, carried out under local anesthesia, spread over 6 months since as many as 4 sessions of laser, with a 1.5-month interval in each, were required. The resting period between sessions played an important part in treatment by allowing a time for the recovery of the patient and the shrinking of the lesion. Conclusion: The patient had no complications during the laser sessions, and his postoperative period was uneventful. No recurrence has been seen after a 2.5-year follow-up.

scholarly journals Recurrent Oral Mucocele Management with Diode Laser

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Amira Besbes ◽  
Yamina Elelmi ◽  
Faten Khanfir ◽  
Raja Belgacem ◽  
Hichem Ghedira
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Diode Laser ◽  
Clinical Case ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Continuous Mode ◽  
Minor Salivary Glands ◽  
Lower Lip ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Power Setting ◽  
Dental Professionals

Background. Mucocele is the most common minor salivary glands disease. Its management may present a challenge for dental professionals. The aim of the present clinical case was to describe mucocele treatment with diode laser and its benefits. Case Report. A case of lower lip mucocele in a 10-year-old female patient is reported. A conventional excision surgery was performed. Two months later, the patient reported discomfort and swelling at the same operative site. The lesion had recurred. Thus, mucocele was removed using a diode laser with wavelength of 980 nm, an initiated fiberoptic tip of 300 μm, in continuous mode, and a power setting of 2 Watts. The procedure was rapidly completed with no bleeding. The patient was followed-up after 2 weeks and 6 months. The wound healed without complications: no postoperative discomfort or pain and no infection. There was no recurrence. Conclusion. Diode laser is an effective, easy, bloodless, and well-accepted procedure to treat mucocele in pediatric patients.

scholarly journals The effects of photobiomodulation therapy for the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erika Michele dos Santos Araújo ◽  
Bárbara Fávero Araújo Lima ◽  
Júlia Gomes Lúcio de Araújo ◽  
Fernanda Cristina Nogueira Rodrigues ◽  
Stella Ferreira do Amaral ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Low Power ◽  
Diode Laser ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Dentin Hypersensitivity ◽  
Cervical Lesions ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Power Diode

Objective: This case report proposes a treatment for dentin hypersensitivity (DH) using photobiomodulation (PBT) with low power diode laser. Methods and Results: Male patient, 28 years old, reporting “dental sensitivity,” diagnosed by anamnesis and intraoral examination, with non-carious cervical lesions (NCCL) and DH on teeth 15 to 25, with different pain intensities, measured with visual analogue scale (VAS). For DH treatment, a PBT was proposed, with 808nm, 100mW, 20s and 2J of energy, applied during 3 sessions, with one-week interval and reevaluation after 30 days. After the first session, the patient reported improvement of sensitivity in all teeth, except for 15, that remained sensitive even during the reevaluation. Conclusion: PBT was effective in DH treatment, with desensitization being observed for 30 days in 90% of treated teeth.

Bevacizumab-induced dysphonia: A case report with brief review of literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 1032-1036
Author(s):  
So Yi Lam ◽  
Chung-Shien Lee ◽  
Sandhya Sharma ◽  
Kit Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Side Effect ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Palliative Therapy ◽  
Ovarian Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Voice Changes ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Rare Side Effect

Introduction Anti-angiogenic treatment in adjunct with chemotherapy is widely used for the treatment of various cancers. These agents inhibit vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling thereby inhibiting tumor proliferation and invasion. Dysphonia, or voice changes, has been documented, but is an underreported side effect of anti-angiogenic agents. We report a case of intermittent dysphonia in a patient with metastatic, platinum-refractory ovarian cancer treated with bevacizumab. Case report A 48-year-old female with high grade mixed type ovarian adenocarcinoma and concurrent left sided breast cancer was transitioned to palliative therapy with gemcitabine-bevacizumab for her ovarian cancer. At a follow-up visit after three cycles of the new therapy, the patient complained of intermittent changes in her voice, describing periods of hoarseness or softness in her voice after the chemotherapy—sometimes to the point that her voice was inaudible. Management and outcome: A new pelvic thrombus was discovered upon assessment of the patient’s disease. Bevacizumab was held and she was referred to ear, nose, and throat evaluation for dysphonia. Laryngoscopic examination showed normal vocal cord, with normal movements and no lesion or necrosis. During subsequent follow-up, the patient reported improvement in her voice with no additional dysphonia. Discussion Vocal adverse effects of anti-VEGF agents have been documented in landmark trials and case reports; however, clinicians are often unaware of this rare side effect. Although VEGF-induced dysphonia may be rare and may not impede the patient’s quality of life in some cases, it is critical to acknowledge and not underestimate this adverse effect.

Treatment of piriform fossa sinuses with monopolar diathermy

2007 ◽  
Vol 122 (8) ◽  
pp. 840-844 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Ahmed ◽  
S De ◽  
I D B Hore ◽  
C M Bailey ◽  
B E J Hartley
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Treatment Modality ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Internal Opening ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Management Option ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Traditional Management ◽  
Sinus Opening

AbstractIntroduction:Embryological remnants of third or fourth branchial pouches are a rare but important cause of recurrent neck abscesses in children. They are characterised by an internal opening in the piriform fossa. Traditional management involves surgical excision of the entire tract. We present our experience with the use of monopolar diathermy applied to the internal sinus opening as a treatment modality for this condition.Materials and methods:A retrospective, case report review was performed.Results:Four cases of piriform fossa sinus were treated with monopolar diathermy to the sinus opening via an endoscopic approach. The first three cases were treated in this way for recurrence, following external tract excision, while the fourth case had simultaneous excision of the tract and diathermy to the piriform fossa opening. There were no serious complications and no recurrence within a follow-up period ranging from nine to 27 months.Discussion:Obliteration of the internal opening of these sinuses by endoscopic diathermy is a safe and effective management option for this condition, either as an alternative to or as an adjunct to external surgical excision of the tract.

scholarly journals Treatment of mucocele of the lower lip using diode laser in a pediatric patient: interdisciplinary case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 314-317
Author(s):  
Akanksha Raj ◽  
Damodar Hegde ◽  
Deveshi Gupta ◽  
Sangeeta U. Nayak
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Diode Laser ◽  
Pediatric Patient ◽  
Lower Lip

scholarly journals Penetrating Orbitocranial Injury With a Good Aesthetic and Functional Outcome: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-66
Author(s):  
Youssef Fahde ◽  
◽  
Davis Mpando ◽  
Mehdi Laghmari ◽  
Houssine Ghannane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
Violent Behavior ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Frontal Horn ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Life Threatening

Background and Importance: Transorbitocranial assaults with sharp objects like a knife are rare neuro-ophthalmologic emergencies. However, they can have dramatic functional and life-threatening consequences. Our presentation aims to report the importance of an urgent multidisciplinary approach and to raise awareness among the general population on the importance of preventing violent behavior. Case Presentation: A 33-year-old man was a victim of a knife attack without obvious brain or ophthalmological lesions. The knife entered the medial part of the orbit. Neurological examination was normal, and Computed Tomography (CT) scan showed intracranial trajectory through the orbit to the frontal horn of the lateral ventricle. The knife was extracted without complications. The patient reported spectacular improvement in visual acuity without neurological or oculomotor deficit at long-term follow-up. In this case report, we will discuss the radiological diagnosis and surgical management of transorbital and orbitocranial injuries by foreign body penetration. Conclusion: Urgent multidisciplinary management in orbitocranial trauma by stabbing is mandatory to avoid life-threatening complications and irreversible damages.

scholarly journals Multidisciplinary Approach for Correction of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 189-193
Author(s):  
VK Ravindranath ◽  
Aarti B Madhaswar ◽  
Prateek N Daga
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
Facial Trauma ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Central Incisor ◽  
Lower Lip ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Patient Reported

ABSTRACT Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common type of sleep apnea and is caused by complete or partial obstructions of the upper airway. In this study we are presenting a case report of 11-year-old male patient with enlarged adenoids and tonsils, convex profile, receded chin, lower lip trap, class II skeletal and dental relationship with increased overjet. Surgical removal of enlarged adenoids was done before commencement of twinblock therapy. After this, two-step advancement with expansion in both arches utilizing twin blocks was planned. Four months into the treatment, patient reported with history of facial trauma with avulsed maxillary left central incisor. Twin block was then modified with pontic as replacement for maxillary left central incisor. Sagittal correction resulting in class I molar relationship was achieved in next 6 months. Fixed appliance therapy was followed. The design of the appliance and the results achieved after the postfunctional therapy are presented in this case report. How to cite this article Madhaswar AB, Ravindranath VK, Daga PN. Multidisciplinary Approach for Correction of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. J Contemp Dent 2016;6(3):189-193.

scholarly journals Case Report

Hand ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. NP38-NP40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanjay Naran ◽  
Joseph E. Imbriglia
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Donor Site ◽  
Donor Site Morbidity ◽  
No Donor ◽  
Metacarpophalangeal Joints ◽  
Active Function ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

Background: A case is discussed in which a young girl was born with symbrachydactyly of multiple digits in whom nonvascularized proximal toe phalanges were transferred to the aphalangic digits at the age of four. At 39 years of age, she presented incidentally to our clinic and was observed to have a very functional hand with mobile metacarpophalangeal joints in all reconstructed digits. Methods: We present a case report which is discussed in the context of long-term follow-up, and phalangeal growth in the absence of distraction, and a review of the current literature in regards to outcomes for this modality of treatment. Results: We document growth of the transplanted phalanges, despite surgery occurring after the reported optimum age of before 18 months, and the patient not undergoing distraction. The patient reported no donor site morbidity in regards to function or psychosocial impact. Furthermore, we observed active function at the metacarpophalangeal joints of all operated digits. Conclusions: We report the longest follow-up (35 years) following nonvascularized proximal toe phalangeal transfer for short finger type symbrachydactyly. We highlight the long-term functional outcome of nonvascularized toe phalangeal transfers, and present an overview of the current outcome literature for this type of procedure, advocating that nonvascularized toe phalangeal transfers remain a viable treatment option for select cases of symbrachydactyly.

scholarly journals Mini-implants: Alternative for Oral Rehabilitation of a Child with Ectodermal Dysplasia

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bianca Zeponi Fernandes Mello ◽  
Thiago Cruvinel Silva ◽  
Daniela Rios ◽  
Maria Aparecida Andrade Moreira Machado ◽  
Fabrício Pinelli Valarelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Ectodermal Dysplasia ◽  
Oral Rehabilitation ◽  
Mini Implants ◽  
Prosthesis Retention ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Socialization Skills

Ectodermal dysplasia is a rare congenital disease that affects several structures of ectodermal origin. The most commonly related oral characteristics are hypodontia, malformed teeth and underdeveloped alveolar ridges. New alternative treatments are needed due to the failure of the conventional prosthesis retention. This case report outlines the oral rehabilitation treatment of a 9-year-old girl with ectodermal dysplasia. The treatment was performed with conventional prosthesis upon mini-implants. The mini-implants provided prosthetic retention. The patient reported a good adaptation of the dental prosthesis and satisfaction with the treatment. The increased self-esteem improved the socialization skills of the girl. In this case report, use of prosthesis with mini-implants was satisfactory for prosthetic retention. However, clinical studies with long-term follow-up are needed to test the mini-implants as an alternative for oral rehabilitation of children with ectodermal dysplasia.

scholarly journals Effective Management of a pregnancy tumour using a soft tissue diode laser: a case report

LASER THERAPY ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 279-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ambika Sharma ◽  
Vijay Prakash Mathur ◽  
Divesh Sardana
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Diode Laser ◽  
Effective Management
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