J. Kornfehl et al., SURGICAL REMOVAL OF A HYPOPHARYNGEAL HEMA NGIOMA WITH CO2 ND-YAG COMBINATION LASER/, HNO. Hals-, Nasen-, Ohrenarzte, 43(6), 1995, pp. 389-392
Hemangiomas of the upper aerodigestive tract may present a therapeutic
challenge depending on their size, location and symptoms. We present
a rare case of cavernous hemangioma of the aryepiglottic fold applanin
g in an adult. First symptoms were dysphagia and hoarseness. Surgical
removal was performed with a CO2/Nd:YAG combination laser under micros
copic control. After a regular postoperative course the patient has re
mained disease-free after a 2 year follow up period: We suggest the us
e of the CO2/Nd: YAG combination laser as preferred treatment in cases
of exophytic hemangiomas, because of the favorable combination of exc
ision with photocoagulation effects.