Neodymium:YAG laser therapy for malignant and benign endobronchial obstructions.
Because of its specific wavelength (1064 nm), the Nd:YAG laser can be transmitted through fiberoptics and has very specific characteristics of a high-scattering effect in living tissues, permitting in-depth penetration of energy and coagulation of cellular protein. Among other topics, this article reviews the indications for and complications of endoscopic Nd:YAG therapy.
D020680:Bronchoscopes; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*