Nd:YAG LASER treatment of a complex airway venous malformation in a child

Venous malformations are low-flow congenital vascular malformations that consist of aggregates of ectatic venous channels. The estimated incidence is 1-2 per 10,000 births and the prevalence is 1% [1]. Venous malformations commonly appear in the head and neck, extremities, and trunk, and grow in proportion with the individual. Medical intervention in cephalic malformations is indicated by the presence of cosmetic concerns, bleeding from mucosal sites, pain from phlebothrombosis, or impingement on the aerodigestive tract.
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: CaseReport Source Type: research