title: [Nd-YAG laser treatment of tracheobronchial lesions].
abstract: From January 1987 to May 1988, 32 cases with tracheobronchial lesions were treated with Nd-YAG laser. Complete restoration of the airway was achieved in one case of leiomyoma, adenoma, carcinoid and mucous epithelioma each, 2 cases of polyp and 7 cases of granuloma. Significant restoration was seen in one case of granuloma, 2 cases of hematoma and papilloma, each, 3 cases of amyloidosis and partial restoration in one case of granuloma. The remaining 10 cases with squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma with severe airway obstruction were treated by Nd-YAG laser for palliative purpose only. Four of them revealed significant remission and 6 responded with partial remission. No severe complication was observed during or after the procedures. Nd-YAG laser treatment provides a new curative method avoiding resection of the lung in benign lesions and a palliative therapy for unresectable obstructive malignant tumors.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: H Z
authors.initials: HZ
authors.lastname: Zhao
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Chen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000532:radiotherapy; D001984:Bronchial Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D005260:Female; D006099:Granuloma / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000532:radiotherapy; D014134:Tracheal Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*