title: Contact Nd:YAG laser for soft tissue surgery.
abstract: The contact Nd:YAG laser is an effective tool for head and neck soft tissue surgery for its precision, predictability, and touch technique. Understanding of its biophysics, precaution and application expedites operation, enhances surgical results and shortens hospitalization.
authors.affiliation: Eye and Ear Clinic, Charleston, Inc.
authors.forename: R Y
authors.initials: RY
authors.lastname: Lim
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Willis
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000601:surgery*; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology