Is HO-YAG Laser in Perianal Warts Safe in Children? A Report of 3 Cases
Merve Altin Gulburun
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Gazi University Medical Faculty, 06500, Ankara, Turkey.
Hayrunnisa Oral
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Gazi University Medical Faculty, 06500, Ankara, Turkey.
Sibel Eryilmaz
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Gazi University Medical Faculty, 06500, Ankara, Turkey.
Cem Kaya
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Gazi University Medical Faculty, 06500, Ankara, Turkey.
Ramazan Karabulut *
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Gazi University Medical Faculty, 06500, Ankara, Turkey.
Zafer Turkyilmaz
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Gazi University Medical Faculty, 06500, Ankara, Turkey.
Kaan Sonmez
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Gazi University Medical Faculty, 06500, Ankara, Turkey.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
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.
Keywords: Perianal warts, laser treatment, children