title: [Experiences with the treatment of vascular malformations using the  Nd-YAG laser].
abstract: Lasers have been used for about 15 years in the treatment of vascular malformations and haemangiomas in the head and neck area. The physical properties of the neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) laser system make it particularly suitable for this purpose. We review our first experience with the treatment of vascular malformations using the Nd-YAG-laser. 9 Patients with 10 vascular malformations were treated. A complete remission was achieved with 9 of the 10 vascular malformations and a partial remission with the remaining case. No complications were observed. The neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) laser therapy has proven itself as simple to use, being highly effective and having a low complication rate.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenkrankheiten, Hals- und Gesichtschirurgie, Kantonsspital Liestal.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Thurnherr
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Tschopp
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D016342:Angioplasty, Laser; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D002538:Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged