title: Selected laser-based therapies in otolaryngology.
abstract: This article has discussed selected applications of laser therapies in otolaryngology. Lasers are the treatment of choice for PWS lesions, but new advances are needed to achieve complete blanching in the majority of cases. Noninvasive in vivo imaging and laser therapy coupled with PDT are two areas showing promise to improve outcome. PDT has the potential to offer new, cost-effective treatment options, and possibly cure, to cancer patients who are not candidates for traditional surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.
authors.affiliation: Colorado Photonics Industry Association, 105 South Sunset Street, Suite G, Longmont, CO 80501, USA. Silvia.Mioc@comcast.net
authors.forename: Silvia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mioc
authors.forename: Mary-Ann
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Mycek
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D010038:Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000628:therapy*; D010039:Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000628:therapy; D010778:Photochemotherapy; D017319:Photosensitizing Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019339:Port-Wine Stain / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000628:therapy*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D017319:Photosensitizing Agents