Fractional Pixel CO2 laser treatment for decubitus ulcer in advanced pelvic organ prolapse: a case report.
Menopause
; 27(9): 1093-1095, 2020 09.
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| ID: mdl-32852464
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Cervicovaginal decubitus ulceration is a complication of advanced pelvic organ prolapse that is very difficult to manage. Here, we report on the effectiveness of fractional CO2 laser treatment for a wide decubitus ulcer over an apical vaginal vault prolapse.METHODS:
We report a case of a postmenopausal woman with a wide decubitus ulcer over a vaginal vault prolapse. A fractional microablative CO2 Pixel laser system (Alma Lasers, Cesarea, Israel), equipped with an appropriate probe for the vulva, was used to treat the ulceration of a 78-year-old patient across three laser sessions with 30-day intervals.RESULTS:
A significant improvement in the decubitus ulcer was noted in a check-up held 2 months after the final laser session, with approximately 95% wound healing observed. No side effects were reported during or after the laser therapy.CONCLUSIONS:
This case demonstrates that fractional Pixel CO2 laser treatment is a viable option for managing decubitus ulcers before definitive surgery in postmenopausal women with advanced pelvic organ prolapse.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Asunto principal:
Úlcera por Presión
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Terapia por Láser
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Láseres de Gas
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Prolapso de Órgano Pélvico
Límite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Menopause
Asunto de la revista:
GINECOLOGIA
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Italia