title: Nd:YAG Laser Treatment for Extranasal Telangiectasias: A Retrospective Analysis of 38 Patients with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia and Review of the Literature.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Extranasal telangiectasias are common amongst hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) patients. Telangiectasias can be found at sites like the external nose, lips, oral cavity and fingers. Although not life threatening, they can be annoying for patients and lead to bleeding in some cases, necessitating treatment.
  
  
  METHODS
  The data of 38 HHT patients treated for extranasal telangiectasias during a period of 10 years by means of Nd:YAG laser were retrospectively analyzed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The telangiectasias treated affected predominantly the tongue, facial skin and lips. During a minimum follow-up of 3 years, only 7 patients required a revision of surgery.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This study shows that Nd:YAG laser constitutes a fast, safe and efficient therapeutic modality for the treatment of extranasal telangiectasias.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Medical Centre Homburg/Saar, Homburg/Saar, Germany.
authors.forename: Giorgos
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Papaspyrou
authors.forename: Bernhard
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Schick
authors.forename: Basel
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Al Kadah
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013683:Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome