1064-nm Nd: YAG laser-assisted cartilage reshaping for treating ear protrusions
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| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 2461-2467 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | LARYNGOSCOPE |
| Volume | 125 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2015 |
| Publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Abstract
Background Correction of prominent ears is a common plastic surgical procedure. The laser-assisted cartilage reshaping (LACR) technique for protruding ears was developed at the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research in Lille, France, using both the 1064- and 1540-nm wavelengths, with a view to simplifying the surgical procedure. Herein we report our results with the 1064-nm wavelength. Methods Between 2008 and 2010, twenty-six 1064-nm LACR procedures in 14 patients were performed. Twelve patients received treatment to both ears, and 2 patients received treatment to one ear. Each procedure consisted of a single treatment session. The treatment consisted of laser irradiation of both sides of the helix with single pulses of 70 J/cm2. The beam diameter was 6 mm. Early and late complications were defined and reviewed for all patients. Satisfaction was assessed by patients using a visual analogue scale from 0 (unsatisfied) to 20 (highly satisfied). The superior and middle cephaloauricular distances were prospectively evaluated at 6 months after treatment. Results Complications included eight cases of localized skin burns and one case of dermatitis. The mean right/left superior and middle cephaloauricular distances were 10.5-±-1.5 mm/10.7-±-1.0 mm and 16.3-±-2.2 mm/16.3-±-2.8 mm, respectively, as compared to 17.5-±-2.9 mm/18.6-±-2.5 mm (P-
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Keywords
- 1064-nm laser, 1540-nm laser, cartilage reshaping, ear protrusion, fluence