KTP laser ablation of extensive tracheal hemangiomas.

TitleKTP laser ablation of extensive tracheal hemangiomas.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2011
AuthorsRameau A, Zur KB
JournalInt J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol
Volume75
Issue9
Pagination1200-3
Date Published2011 Sep
ISSN1872-8464
KeywordsBronchoscopy, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Hemangioma, Humans, Infant, Laser Therapy, Lasers, Solid-State, Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures, Risk Assessment, Tracheal Neoplasms, Treatment Outcome
Abstract

We are reporting the case of a female child presenting for the management of symptomatic extensive tracheal hemangiomas who was successfully treated with multiple ablative procedures using KTP laser. This is the first description in the English literature of the use of KTP laser as primary treatment modality for the endoscopic ablation of tracheal hemangiomas in a child. We review treatment recommendations for symptomatic airway hemangiomas in the pediatric population, highlighting the advantages of KTP laser for tracheal lesions.

DOI10.1016/j.ijporl.2011.05.016
Alternate JournalInt J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol
PubMed ID21774996