Comparison of effectiveness between micro-plasma technology and 2940 nm Er ∶ YAG laser in treatment of burn scar

VernacularTitle:微等离子束技术与铒激光像束模式治疗陈旧性烧伤瘢痕的疗效比较
Author: Juan WANG ; Qingfeng LI ; Shen WANG ; Jing MI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Micro-plasma technology; 2940 nm Er ∶ YAG laser; Burn scar
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2013;19(4):267-270
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To compare the effectiveness,indications and side effect between microplasma technology (MPT) and 2940 nm Er ∶ YAG laser for treatment of burn scar.Methods 265 patients with hypertrophic scar were treated with MPT (MPT group,N=136) and Er ∶ YAG laser (Er ∶ YAG laser group,N=129).The patients were treated 2-6 times.Results The significant response rate was 73.52 ％ and 44.95 ％ in MPT group and Er ∶ YAG laser group; the cure rate was 28.67 ％ and 15.50 ％ in MPT group and Er ∶ YAG group,respectively.There was no statistically significant difference between two groups (P＞0.05).For moderate burn scar patients (93 cases),the significant response rate was 62.79 ％ and 10.00 ％ in MPT group and Er ∶ YAG laser group,respectively.There was significant difference between two groups (P＜0.05).Conclusions MPT and Er ∶ YAG laser has been proven to be effective and safe for the treatment of burn scar.The effectiveness of MPT is superior to Er ∶ YAG laser in treatment of moderate burn scar.