title: Vulvodynia after CO2 laser treatment of the female genital mucosa.
abstract: We have observed 3 cases of vulvodynia after CO2 laser (pulse or scan) treatment of condylomata acuminata (n = 1) or bowenoid papulosis (n = 2) of the female genital mucosa. Laser treatment was associated with a considerable delay in healing (3-4 months) and chronic pain. The histology of the treated areas showed a scar tissue and severe mucosal atrophy. The occurrence of painful scars following CO2 laser treatment could be related to an inadequate laser technique considering the morphology of the vagina.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, DHURDV, University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Tschanz
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Salomon
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Skaria
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Masouyé
authors.forename: G L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Vecchietti
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Harms
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001913:Bowen's Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D003218:Condylomata Acuminata / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D014623:Vaginal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D014844:Vulva / Q000293:injuries*
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide