Laser therapy for treating cleft lip or/and palate scarring-a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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)

SUBMITTER: Sun Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11189991 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature