title: Treatment of lip hemangioma using forced dehydration with induced photocoagulation via diode laser: report of three cases.
abstract: Several vascular lesions are related to the lip area. There is no universally accepted protocol for the treatment of hemangiomas and vascular malformations. In the oral cavity, high-power lasers represent an excellent therapeutic option for this type of lesion. Their coagulative properties allow for the performance of procedures without the risk of bleeding, which promotes a better healing pattern and a differentiated postoperative appearance. This study describes three cases of lip hemangioma treated with forced dehydration with induced photocoagulation (FDIP) via diode laser. All the reported cases were followed up until complete healing of the operated area had total remission of lesions, with no complications or adverse effects. The findings of the present study suggest that FDIP is effective and useful in the treatment of hemangiomas in the oral cavity. Laser treatment of these lesions prevents their recurrence and is well tolerated by patients.
authors.affiliation: Post-graduate student, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil. Electronic address: jujasper@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Juliana
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jasper
authors.affiliation: Post-graduate student, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
authors.forename: Renata Stifelman
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Camilotti
authors.affiliation: Titular professor and Laser Center Coordinator, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
authors.forename: Rogério Miranda
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Pagnoncelli
authors.affiliation: Associate professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
authors.forename: Vladimir Dourado
authors.initials: VD
authors.lastname: Poli
authors.affiliation: PhD student, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
authors.forename: Alexandre
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: da Silveira Gerzson
authors.affiliation: Undergraduate student, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
authors.forename: Ana Maria
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Gavin Zakszeski
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003681:Dehydration; D005260:Female; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D054023:Lasers, Semiconductor / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008028:Light Coagulation / Q000379:methods*; D008048:Lip Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged