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Laser therapy for treating cleft lip or/and palate scarring—a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Lasers in Medical Science . 6/20/2024, Vol. 39 Issue 1, p1-9. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- This review aims to assess the efficacy and safety of laser therapy in managing scars resulting from cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) repair surgeries, as well as to determine the optimal timing for intervention. A systematic search was conducted across four databases using a predefined search strategy. Studies included were randomized controlled trials, non-randomized studies, and case series focusing on laser therapy for CL/P scars. Data extraction and analysis were performed using Revman Software. A total of two randomized controlled trials, four non-randomized studies, and three case series were included in the analysis. The fractional CO2 laser was the most commonly utilized type of laser. Following laser therapy, there was a significant decrease in Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS) scores by 4.05 (95% CI, 2.10–5.99). Meta-analysis revealed that laser treatment groups exhibited a significantly lower mean VSS score (1.3; 95% CI, 0.02–2.67) compared to control groups. Moreover, initiating laser therapy intervention at one month postoperatively resulted in a significantly lower VSS score compared to initiation at three months postoperatively (difference of 1.70; 95% CI, 1.33–2.08). No severe complications were reported. Laser therapy demonstrates effectiveness and safety in improving CL/P scars, with earlier intervention yielding greater benefits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *LASER therapy
*CLEFT lip
*PALATE surgery
*PALATE
*SCARS
*DATA extraction
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02688921
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
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- Lasers in Medical Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177992526
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-024-04082-3