title: Laser application in the tracheobronchial tree.
abstract: The use of lasers has greatly expanded our ability to treat diseases of the tracheobronchial tree. We must be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of each particular wavelength. In addition, the specific safety precautions for each laser wavelength must be followed closely.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Duncavage
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Ossoff
mesh_terms: D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D001984:Bronchial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D001999:Bronchoscopy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D014134:Tracheal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery