Long-Term Outcome of Photobiomodulation Therapy for Refractory Diabetic Wound After Secretory Carcinoma of the Parotid Gland Surgery: A Case Report.

Objective

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) in the treatment of diabetic patients with refractory wound.

Background

Refractory wound is one of the most challenging clinical complications of diabetes mellitus. Studies have shown that PBMT can promote wound healing in many ways.

Methods

We reported a 55-year-old male patient with refractory diabetic wound after secretory carcinoma of the parotid gland surgery responding to 810 nm laser.

Results

After PBMT, the refractory diabetic wound healed gradually without adverse events. During follow-up 5-years, the healed wound remained stable and showed no signs of recurrence.

Conclusions

PBMT can be potentially considered as a therapeutic method in diabetic patients with refractory diabetic wound.