LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH VENOUS ULCERS:

EARLY AND LONG-TERM OUTCOME

Abstract

The effectiveness of low level laser therapy in accelerating would healing has been clinically well documented. We report our experience treating 42 patients with resistant venous ulcers (ulcus cruris) due to chronic venous insufficiency syndrome, using low level laser therapy (LLLT). Full granulation and closure of the ulcers was achieved in 36 patients, two of whom had a recurrence after two years. Complete wound closure in 85.7% of our patients is attributed to the biostimulating effect of laser therapy.