Onychoplasty with Carbon Dioxide Laser Matrixectomy for Treatment of Ingrown Toenails

2005 ◽  
Vol 95 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara Farley-Sakevich ◽  
John F. Grady ◽  
Emil Zager ◽  
Timothy M. Axe
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Co2 Laser ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Surgical Approaches ◽  
A New Technique ◽  
Good Cosmesis ◽  
Ingrown Toenails ◽  
Methods Of Treatment ◽  
Co2 Laser Ablation ◽  
Return To Activity

Ingrown toenails are one of the most common pathologic conditions encountered in podiatric medical practice. Many methods of treatment for ingrown toenails have been used and studied, including chemical matrixectomies, surgical approaches, and CO2 laser ablation. This study is a retrospective review of a new technique that consists of resection of the involved nail matrix using a No. 15 blade and controlled cauterization using a CO2 laser. The technique was performed on 381 painful ingrown toenails, and all of the patients were followed up postoperatively for an average of 34 months. The results showed minimal pain, a low recurrence rate, rapid return to activity, and good cosmesis. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 95(2): 175–179, 2005)

Onychoplasty with 1064-nm Laser: Matrixectomy for Treatment of Ingrown Toenails

2019 ◽  
Vol 109 (5) ◽  
pp. 401-406
Author(s):  
Lluís Castillo Sánchez ◽  
Antonio Jesús Zalacaín-Vicuña
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Postoperative Recurrence ◽  
Surgical Approaches ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Great Toe ◽  
Ingrown Toenails

Onychocryptosis is a common pathology treated by podiatry medical services, and in a considerable percentage, surgical procedures are required to achieve a solution. There are multiple surgical approaches for ingrown toenails, both incisional procedures and nonincisional procedures, such as chemical matrixectomies and physical matrixectomies using carbon dioxide laser. This study presents a surgical procedure for onychocryptosis using a physical matrixectomy with a 1064-nm laser applied by means of a 400-μm optical fiber and surgical removal of the posterior cauterized tissue to achieve healing by primary intention. This technique was performed on 30 patients with onychocryptosis affecting the great toe (Mozena stages I and IIa), and all of the patients were followed up postoperatively for 12 months. The patients reported minimal postoperative pain, quicker surgical postoperative healing, rapid return to activities of daily living, and minor postoperative recurrence compared with previous studies using incisional procedures and chemical matrixectomies.

The Use of Carbon Dioxide Laser for the Ablation of Meibomian Gland Adenomas in Dogs

2005 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 227-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Bussieres ◽  
Sheryl G. Krohne ◽  
Jean Stiles ◽  
Wendy M. Townsend
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Co2 Laser ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Complete Removal ◽  
Meibomian Gland ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Corneal Disease ◽  
Cosmetic Appearance ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Co2 ◽  
Co2 Laser Ablation

Twelve eyelid meibomian gland adenomas in dogs were surgically ablated using the carbon dioxide (CO2) laser. The laser site was not sutured. All procedures resulted in complete removal of the adenoma with no recurrences at 6 months. In addition, no dogs developed corneal disease secondary to the procedure, and the cosmetic appearance of the eyelid margins was good at the end of the 6-month study. Based on results of this study, CO2 laser ablation of canine meibomian gland adenomas is an effective alternative to standard surgical removal.

Evaluation of a Technique Using the Carbon Dioxide Laser for the Treatment of Aural Hematomas

2002 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 385-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa L. Dye ◽  
H. Douglas Teague ◽  
Donald A. Ostwald ◽  
Steven D. Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Co2 Laser ◽  
Percutaneous Drainage ◽  
Laser Surgery ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
The Other ◽  
Fluid Accumulation ◽  
A New Technique ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Co2

A new technique using the carbon dioxide (CO2) laser for the treatment of aural hematomas is described. The laser is used to make an incision into the hematoma to allow for evacuation of the blood, and then multiple, small incisions are made over the surface of the hematoma to stimulate adhesions between the tissue layers. The CO2 laser was used in this fashion to treat 10 aural hematomas in eight dogs. Follow-up ranged from 1 to 23 months. Owners evaluated the cosmetic results following CO2 laser surgery as excellent in three ears, good in five ears, and fair in two ears. Hematomas were resolved in all 10 cases, although two cases developed serosanguineous fluid accumulation that required percutaneous drainage in one case and a second laser procedure in the other case.

Split face comparative study of microneedling with platelet rich plasma versus Fractional carbon dioxide laser with platelet rich plasma in treatment of atrophic post acne scars

QJM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 114 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Abd Elnaeem Sallam ◽  
Khaled El Zawahry ◽  
Abdul Rahman Muhammed Ali Mustafa
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Co2 Laser ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Fractional Co2 Laser ◽  
Acne Scars ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Face ◽  
Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser

Abstract Background Acne scars, is a challenge for dermatologists, despite having multiple treatment modalities like microneedling, dermabrasion, Fractional CO2 Laser, dermal fillers, etc. However, monotherapy has been hardly satisfactory because of the polymorphism seen with the scars. Objective Comparison between microneedling with platelet rich plasma versus Fractional carbon dioxide laser with platelet rich plasma in treatment of atrophic post acne scars. Patients and methods This study was carried out in department of dermatology, venereology and andrology, in Kobry El-Kobba Military complex during the period (from September 2018 to July 2020 ) on 20 patients of both sexes aged from 20 to 60 years old presenting with Goodman and Baron Grade II, III, IV acne scars . Results The study revealed a statistically significant difference (p = 0.017) between Goodman and Baron scar grades on the right side of the face before and after treatment indicating that microneedling with platelet rich plasma was effective in improving acne scars. Also, there is a statistically significant difference (p = 0.010) between Goodman and Baron scar grades on the left side of the face before and after treatment, indicating that fractional CO2 laser with platelet rich plasma was effective in improving acne scars. Conclusion and recommendation Further controlled and randomized studies are needed to validate our findings in a larger cohort of patients and longer follow up. Also, number of sessions might be more than 3 sessions.

scholarly journals Managing Benign and Malignant Oral Lesions with Carbon Dioxide Laser: Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes for Outpatient Surgery

2019 ◽  
Vol 05 (03) ◽  
pp. e69-e75
Author(s):  
Alberto Maria Saibene ◽  
Cecilia Rosso ◽  
Paolo Castellarin ◽  
Federica Vultaggio ◽  
Carlotta Pipolo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Co2 Laser ◽  
Laser Surgery ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Outpatient Surgery ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Systematic Evaluation ◽  
Oral Lesions ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Malignant Lesions

Purpose Because of its affinity for water-based tissues, carbon dioxide (CO2) laser has become an instrument of choice for treating oral mucosa conditions, ranging from inflammatory to malignant lesions. The aim of this work is to systematically evaluate the outcomes of laser surgery over a wide range of lesions, while providing a solid and reproducible protocol for CO2 laser surgery in the outpatient management of oral lesion. Methods Seventy-eight patients underwent 92 laser outpatient procedures for treatment of a wide range of benign and malignant lesions. We performed 60 removals, 11 exeretic biopsies, 15 vaporizations, and 3 vaporization/removal combined. We analyzed laser parameters applied for each technique and provided a systematic evaluation of surgical results. Results No problems occurred intraoperatively in any of the patients. Five patients complained marginal pain, while 3 patients had postsurgery bleeding. All treatments were successful, with the notable exception of 3 relapsing verrucous proliferative leukoplakias and an infiltrating squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue requiring radicalization. We did not record any adverse reactions to drugs or lesions due to laser action. Concordance between clinical diagnosis and pathology results was at 94.8%. Conclusions Our data indicate that CO2 laser is a solid choice for outpatient treatment of oral lesions. This technique grants painless and almost bloodless treatment, with negligible recurrence rates. Providing a solid reference for laser settings and operative techniques could provide a foundation for further exploring this tool while offering the basis for a positive comparison between different surgical techniques and options.

scholarly journals Improvement of Microstomia in Scleroderma after Carbon Dioxide Laser Treatment

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imane Bennani ◽  
Raphael Lopez ◽  
Delphine Bonnet ◽  
Gregoire Prevot ◽  
Arnaud Constantin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Systemic Sclerosis ◽  
Laser Treatment ◽  
Co2 Laser ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Global Evaluation ◽  
Pulsed Co2 Laser ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Co2

Limited mouth opening (LMO) is a frequent complication of systemic sclerosis (SS). Its management is complex and there are limited treatment options. We report four patients with SS and severe LMO [interincisal distance (IID) <30 mm] treated with pulsed carbon dioxide (CO2) laser. Pulsed CO2 laser treatment of the white lips was performed after all patients had signed a written informed consent in the absence of alternative treatment. Treatment was carried out under locoregional anaesthesia using a Sharplan 30C CO2 laser in the Silk Touch® resurfacing mode. One to three laser sessions were performed at intervals of 8-12 months between sessions. Assessments were performed at 3 and 12 months with measurement of the IID using a ruler, calculation of the Mouth Handicap in Systemic Sclerosis (MHISS) scale and global evaluation by the patients. Adverse events were also reported. In all four patients, an improvement in IID occurred 3 months after the first session with a mean gain of +5 mm (range: 2-7). At 12 months, a mean gain of +8.5 mm (range: 7-10) in IID was observed. The MHISS score decreased by a mean of -14 (range: 11-17). All patients showed improvement of lip flexibility or mouth opening, allowing better phonation and mastication and easier dental care. Adverse effects were transient erythema and/or dyschromia. CO2 laser appears to be effective and well tolerated in the improvement of LMO in SS.

scholarly journals Treatment of Epulis Fissuratum with carbon dioxide laser in a patient with antithrombotic medication

2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luís Silva Monteiro ◽  
João Mouzinho ◽  
Ana Azevedo ◽  
Marco Infante da Câmara ◽  
Marco André Martins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Co2 Laser ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Oral Surgery ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Hemorrhagic Diathesis ◽  
Prosthetic Reconstruction ◽  
Massive Growth ◽  
Antithrombotic Medication

Epulis fissuratum is a pseudotumor growth located over the soft tissues of the vestibular sulcus caused by chronic irritation from poorly adapted dentures. Treatment indication for these lesions is surgical excision with appropriate prosthetic reconstruction. The hemostatic capacity of carbon dioxide (CO2) laser is well described in the literature as a useful tool in oral surgery, especially in patients with clotting disorders. This paper presents a case of a 72-year-old female patient referred to the 'Nossa Senhora da Conceição de Valongo Hospital' at Porto, Portugal, with a massive growth of vestibular oral mucosa in the mandible and maxilla associated with ill-fitting dentures, suggestive of epulis fissuratum. The patient was taking antithrombotic medication. The lesions were excised with CO2 laser, and no significant complications, such as hemorrhage, pain, swelling or infection, were recorded. Twenty days after surgery, both areas were completely reepithelizaded. Prosthetic rehabilitation and function were achieved with the fabrication of new maxillary and mandibular dentures. Follow-up 1 month and 1 year after treatment revealed the areas free of recurrence. The use of CO2 lasers is currently the gold standard in the excision of this type of lesion, especially in patients with hemorrhagic diathesis or under antithrombotic therapy.

scholarly journals Efficiency of Carbon Dioxide Fractional Laser in Skin Resurfacing

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 271-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrej Petrov
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Co2 Laser ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Combined Therapy ◽  
Local Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Fractional Co2 Laser ◽  
Patients Satisfaction ◽  
Significant Difference

AIM: The aim of the study was to confirm the efficiency and safety of the fractional CO2 laser in skin renewal and to check the possibility of having a synergistic effect in patients who besides carbon dioxide laser are treated with PRP (platelet-rich plasma) too.MATERIAL AND METHODS: The first group (Examined Group 1 or EG1) included 107 patients treated with fractional CO2 laser (Lutronic eCO2) as mono-therapy. The second group (Control Group or CG) covered 100 patients treated with neither laser nor plasma in the same period but subjected to local therapy with drugs or other physio-procedures under the existing protocols for treatment of certain diseases. The third group (Examined Group 2 or EG2) treated 25 patients with combined therapy of CO2 laser and PRP in the treatment of facial rejuvenation or treatment of acne scars.RESULTS: Patient’s satisfaction, in general, is significantly greater in both examined groups (EG1 and EG2) (p < 0.001). It was found the significant difference between control and examined group from the treatment in acne scar (Fisher exact two tailed p < 0.001). Patients satisfaction with the treatment effect in rejuvenation of the skin is significant (χ2 = 39.41; df = 4; p < 0.001). But, patients satisfaction from the treatment with HPV on the skin was significantly lower in examined group (treated with laser), p = 0.0002.CONCLUSION: Multifunctional fractional carbon dioxide laser used in treatment of patients with acne and pigmentation from acne, as well as in the treatment of scars from different backgrounds, is an effective and safe method that causes statistically significant better effect of the treatment, greater patients’ satisfaction, minimal side effects and statistically better response to the therapy, according to assessments by the patient and the therapist.

Comparison of Carbon Dioxide Laser Modalities for Removal of Polymethylmethacrylate Cement

1997 ◽  
Vol 10 (01) ◽  
pp. 27-32
Author(s):  
M. C. Rochat ◽  
K. E. Bartels ◽  
M. E. Payton ◽  
R. J. Hoffman ◽  
St. A. Schafer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Cortical Bone ◽  
Co2 Laser ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Wave Guide ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Periosteal Surface ◽  
Cefazolin Sodium ◽  
Pmma Cement

SummaryPolymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) cement is routinely used in a number of surgical procedures performed on human beings and animals. As the use of PMMA increases in veterinary medicine, the need for its removal during “revision” surgeries also increases. Common indications for removal of PMMA are infection, aseptic loosening, and fracture of the cement. Polymethylmethacrylate cement is often applied in areas of the body where typical mechanical methods of removal are dangerous or impossible. Cement placed near the spinal canal for the treatment of caudal cervical malformation-malarticulation syndrome or deep within the femoral medullary canal for total hip prostheses are examples. The ability to safely and easily remove cement should lower intraoperative complication rates associated with revision surgeries.The vaporization efficiency for removal of PMMA cement for three carbon dioxide laser modalities (continuous wave only, with Swift-Lase™ attachment, and with Fiberlase™ wave guide) were determined, as well as heat transferred to periosteal surface during PMMA cement vaporization, and gross pathology to the cortical bone at the maximum vaporization efficiency power. Cefazolin sodium was added to half of the samples to determine if the ablation ablation rate of PMMA would be affected. The C02 laser with wave guide was the most efficient modality for vaporization at 25 watts, and produced significantly less heat transfer to the periosteal surface than the heat of polymerization of the PMMA cement. Cefazolin sodium appeared to slightly decrease the vaporization efficiency, and all of the lasers produced gross and histologic lesions to the bone.Three laser types were compared for their ability to efficiently and safely remove polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) cement. Vaporization rates were determined. The most efficient wattage for each laser modality was used to compare the heat transferred during PMMA removal as well as the pathology created by application of each laser modality to the cortical bone. The CO2 laser with wave guide at 25 watts was the most efficient modality for vaporization of PMMA cement, and produced significantly less heat transfer to the periosteal surface than the CO2 laser and the CO2 laser with Swift-Lase™.

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