title: [Indications and results of using lasers in the trachea and bronchial system].
abstract: The Nd-YAG-laser is an ideal tool for surgery within the narrow bronchial system, provided indications, contraindications and a safe technique are observed. Complications of advanced tumors in the central bronchial system can be averted and patients can be treated by adjuvant therapy with reasonable median and long-term prognosis. In many cases of benign lesions patients can be spared the risks of major thoracic surgery. Complications are comparatively rare.
authors.affiliation: Thoraxklinik, LVA Baden, Heidelberg.
authors.forename: H D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Becker
mesh_terms: D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000601:surgery*; D001984:Bronchial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D020680:Bronchoscopes; D002283:Carcinoma, Bronchogenic / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000295:instrumentation; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000601:surgery*
vernacular_title: Indikationen und Ergebnisse der Laseranwendung in der Trachea und im Bronchialsystem.