Pulsed dye laser application in ablation of vascular ectasias of the larynx: a preliminary animal study

Peak Woo; Zhi Wang; Donald F. Perrault Jr.; Kathleen McMillan; Michail M. Pankratov

doi:10.1117/12.209119

12 May 1995 Pulsed dye laser application in ablation of vascular ectasias of the larynx: a preliminary animal study

Peak Woo, Zhi Wang, Donald F. Perrault Jr., Kathleen McMillan, Michail M. Pankratov

Proceedings Volume 2395, Lasers in Surgery: Advanced Characterization, Therapeutics, and Systems V; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.209119
Event: Photonics West '95, 1995, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

Vascular ectasias (dilatation) and vascular lesions of the larynx are difficult to treat with exciting modalities. Varix (enlarged vessel) of the vocal folds, vocal fold hemorrhage, vascular polyp, hemangioma, intubation or contact granuloma are common problems which disturb voice. Current applications of CO₂ laser and cautery often damage the delicate vocal fold cover. The 585 nm dermatologic pulsed dye laser may be an ideal substitute. Two adult canines were examined under anesthesia via microlaryngoscopy technique. Pulsed dye laser (SPTL-1a, Candela Laser Corp., Wayland, MA) energy was delivered via the micromanipulator with the 3.1-mm spot size in single pulses of 6, 8, and 10 Joules/cm² and applied to the vessels of the vocal folds, epiglottis, and arytenoid cartilage. Endoscopic examination was carried out immediately after the treatment and at 4 weeks postoperatively. The animals were sacrificed at 3 weeks, larynges excised, and whole organ laryngeal section were prepared for histology. Pulsed dye laser thrombosed vessels of the vocal fold using 6 or 8 Joules/cm². Vascular break and leakage occurred at 10 Joules/cm². Follow up examination showed excellent vessel obliteration or thrombosis without scarring or injury to the overlying tissues. Histologic examination shows vascular thrombosis without inflammation and fibrosis in the vocal fold cover. Pulsed dye laser may have promise in treatment of vascular lesions of the larynx and upper airway.

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Peak Woo, Zhi Wang, Donald F. Perrault Jr., Kathleen McMillan, and Michail M. Pankratov "Pulsed dye laser application in ablation of vascular ectasias of the larynx: a preliminary animal study", Proc. SPIE 2395, Lasers in Surgery: Advanced Characterization, Therapeutics, and Systems V, (12 May 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.209119

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