Open AccessIs HO-YAG Laser in Perianal Warts Safe in Children? A Report of 3 Cases
Author(s) -
Merve Altin Gulburun,
Hayrunnisa Oral,
Sibel Eryılmaz,
Cevdet Kaya,
Ramazan Karabulut,
Zafer Türkyılmaz,
Kaan Sönmez
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
asian journal of pediatric research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2582-2950
DOI - 10.9734/ajpr/2021/v6i230189
Subject(s) - medicine , common warts , dermatology , human papillomavirus , verruca vulgaris , surgery , holmium , laser , cryotherapy , optics , physics
Verruca Vulgaris or wart is a common skin disease caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Warts are usually located on fingers, hands, elbows and feet. Anogenital region is an uncommon location for warts. Three children with large perianal warts were treated by holmium: Yttrium Aliminum Garnet (Ho-YAG) laser. No recurrences or significant complications were seen in 2 years of follow up period. Ho-YAG Laser was successfully applied in the treatment of pediatric perianal warts. It is a safe and effective method.