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Role of KTP-532 laser in management of oral submucous fibrosis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 October 2008

D R Nayak ,
S G Mahesh ,
D Aggarwal ,
P Pavithran ,
K Pujary  and
S Pillai
D R Nayak
Affiliation:
Department of ENT – Head and Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal, India
S G Mahesh
Affiliation:
Department of ENT – Head and Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal, India
D Aggarwal
Affiliation:
Department of ENT – Head and Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal, India
P Pavithran
Affiliation:
Department of ENT – Head and Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal, India
K Pujary*
Affiliation:
Department of ENT – Head and Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal, India
S Pillai
Affiliation:
Department of ENT – Head and Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal, India
*
Address for correspondence: Dr Kailesh Pujary, Associate Professor, Department of ENT – Head and Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India. Fax: 0091 820 2570061 E-mail: pujarykp@rediffmail.com
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Abstract

Introduction:

Oral submucous fibrosis is a chronic disease characterised by progressive inability to open the mouth. Various treatment modalities are available for its management, but these have largely been ineffective.

Materials and methods:

Nine cases of oral submucous fibrosis underwent a release procedure using a KTP-532 laser, from March 2005 to January 2006, within the ENT – head and neck surgery department of a tertiary centre.

Results:

Pre- and post-operative mouth-opening was compared using the Wilcoxon signed rank test, and a significant difference observed (Z = −2.690, p = 0.007). Follow up over an average period of 12 months showed encouraging results.

Conclusion:

This preliminary study indicated that adequate release of oral submucous fibrosis can be achieved by using a KTP-532 laser release procedure, with minimal morbidity and satisfactory results. These promising results should encourage more widespread use of this technique in the management of this condition.

Keywords

Oral CavityFibrosisLaser Surgery

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 123 , Issue 4 , April 2009 , pp. 418 - 421
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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2008

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