Nd:YAG laser therapy for palliation of recurrent squamous cell carcinomas in the oral cavity - PubMed (original) (raw)

Nd:YAG laser therapy for palliation of recurrent squamous cell carcinomas in the oral cavity

Marcos B Paiva et al. Lasers Surg Med. 2002.

Abstract

Background and objectives: The objective of this study was to evaluate the outcome of laser photo-thermoablation for palliation of recurrent squamous cell tumors of the oral cavity.

Study design/patients and methods: Seventeen patients were treated with the Nd:YAG laser (power output was 50 W) delivered through a curved oral handpiece.

Results: Ten patients are alive, 7 with tumor remission, and 3 with persistent disease with an average follow-up of 16 months (range = 2-36). A total of 29 tumor sites received laser treatment with 17 (58%) completely ablated. Stratified by tumor site Nd:YAG treatment led to complete local response in 8/10 buccal mucosa, 2/5 retromolar trigone, 2/2 tongue, 2/5 gingiva, 1/2 floor of mouth, 2/4 hard palate.

Conclusions: Nd:YAG laser treatment of recurrent oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma can be performed safely and repeated as needed to achieve tumor palliation. However, extended follow-up may be needed before convincing evidence of long-term therapeutic benefits is obtained.

Copyright 2002 Wiley-Liss, Inc.

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