Fractional Pixel CO2 laser treatment for decubitus ulcer in advanced pelvic organ prolapse: a case report
Articolo
Data di Pubblicazione:
2020
Citazione:
Fractional Pixel CO2 laser treatment for decubitus ulcer in advanced pelvic organ prolapse: a case report / F. Murina, M. Soligo, L.N. Stellio, I. Cetin. - In: MENOPAUSE. - ISSN 1072-3714. - 27:9(2020 Sep), pp. 1093-1095. [10.1097/GME.0000000000001618]
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.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
CO2 laser; Decubitus ulcer; Pelvic organ prolapse; Menopause
Elenco autori:
F. Murina, M. Soligo, L.N. Stellio, I. Cetin
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