Li Lin1, Peng Guo2, Yongqian Cao1, Qiang Li1, Jian Zhang1, Ran Huo1. 1. Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China. 2. Tuina Department, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of combination therapy with sclerotherapy and dual-wavelength pulsed dye laser (PDL) & Nd:YAG for infantile hemangiomas (IHs). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Fifty-nine patients with IH received treatment with sclerotherapy and dual-wavelength PDL & Nd:YAG treatment at 4-week intervals. Observers assessed the size and color of IH using a size rating scale and color rating scale before and after treatments. RESULTS: The study showed that IH improved significantly after several sessions of treatment. Sclerotherapy reduced the size of IH, whereas dual-wavelength laser lightened the color of IH. No serious adverse effects occurred. CONCLUSION: Combined sclerotherapy and dual-wavelength laser treatment is an effective and safe option for IH.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of combination therapy with sclerotherapy and dual-wavelength pulsed dye laser (PDL) & Nd:YAG for infantile hemangiomas (IHs). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Fifty-nine patients with IH received treatment with sclerotherapy and dual-wavelength PDL & Nd:YAG treatment at 4-week intervals. Observers assessed the size and color of IH using a size rating scale and color rating scale before and after treatments. RESULTS: The study showed that IH improved significantly after several sessions of treatment. Sclerotherapy reduced the size of IH, whereas dual-wavelength laser lightened the color of IH. No serious adverse effects occurred. CONCLUSION: Combined sclerotherapy and dual-wavelength laser treatment is an effective and safe option for IH.