title: Argon laser in human tympanoplasty.
abstract: We describe the use of an argon laser in human tympanoplasty. The laser was used in two different ways: (1) to stop the bleeding of small vessels in the external auditory channel and eardrum remains; and (2) to spot-weld the new eardrum graft in the proper position. Seven operations were performed. We report the results.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004598:Electrosurgery; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D014433:Tympanoplasty / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*