title: Lasers in tympanomastoid surgery.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Parkin
mesh_terms: 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