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Case Reports
. 1995 Jun;43(6):389-92.

[Laser surgical excision of a hypopharyngeal hemangioma using the CO2/Nd: YAG combination laser]

[Article in German]
J Kornfehl  1 , M Kontrus, M Susani, M Kautzky, W Bigenzahn
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  • PMID: 7642401
Case Reports

[Laser surgical excision of a hypopharyngeal hemangioma using the CO2/Nd: YAG combination laser]

[Article in German]
J Kornfehl et al. HNO. 1995 Jun.

Abstract

Hemangiomas of the upper aerodigestive tract may present a therapeutic challenge depending on their size, location and symptoms. We present a rare case of cavernous hemangioma of the aryepiglottic fold applaning in an adult. First symptoms were dysphagia and hoarseness. Surgical removal was performed with a CO2/Nd: YAG combination laser under microscopic control. After a regular postoperative course the patient has remained disease-free after a 2 year follow up period. We suggest the use of the CO2/Nd: YAG combination laser as preferred treatment in cases of exophytic hemangiomas, because of the favorable combination of excision with photocoagulation effects.

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