HeNe laser therapy by fibroendoscopy in the mucosa of the equine upper airway

Abstract

Macroscopic and microscopic results indicated that laser treatment accelerated the cicatrization. Irradiated lesions cicatrized faster than control. These results suggest beneficial effects of low-level laser irradiation therapy on equine pharyngeal ulcerative lesions.

Influence of low level laser therapy on wound healing and its biological action upon myofibroblasts

“…Few previous studies have analyzed histological variables in relation to their clinical relevance. As reported by others [21,22], the reduction of the extent of edema was an important early effect of laser therapy. Although Røynesdal et al [23] did not observe the prevention of early edema, it was a common event during this present study.…”

Modulação da proliferação fibroblástica e da resposta inflamatória pela terapia a laser de baixa intensidade no processo de reparo tecidual

“…Gómez-Villamandos et al reported an increase in wound healing after laser therapy, with increased mitotic activity, number of fibroblasts, collagen synthesis and neovascularization of the injured tissues. 26 Other authors 16,27 observed that the production of fibroblast growth factors (FGF) and the predominance of fibroblasts in the culture increased considerably after low-intensity laser irradiation. Furthermore, Bisht et al reported the development of granulation tissue and epithelization of wounds in Wistar rats treated with He-Ne laser.…”

Advanced Trends in Treatment of Wounds

“…The mechanism of the healing process is tissue biostimulation. Increase in ATP production and activation of mast cell, fibroblasts and lymphocyte causes anti-inflammatory and analgesia in patients 69,70 . The factors which affect the action of the laser are: duration of action, type of laser used and area exposed to the laser.…”