Lasers in tympanomastoid surgery.
This article describes the lasers available for use by otolaryngologists--head and neck surgeons. It emphasizes the advantages of each type for specific otolaryngologic problems and discusses the considerations for choosing the appropriate laser to treat a particular lesion.
Parkin
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Department of Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City.
D004424:Ear Canal / Q000601:surgery; D004428:Ear Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D004429:Ear Ossicles / Q000601:surgery; D004432:Ear, Middle / Q000601:surgery*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers; D008416:Mastoid / Q000601:surgery*; D014432:Tympanic Membrane / Q000601:surgery