Flexible nontoxic fiberoptic delivery system for the carbon dioxide laser.
Presented is the first flexible, thin, nontoxic fiber to carry carbon dioxide laser energy. The physical characteristics of this fiber, examples of its use through a fiberoptic bronchoscope, and its features and applications are described.
D000818:Animals; D001980:Bronchi / Q000601:surgery; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D004285:Dogs; D004867:Equipment Design; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D007830:Larynx / Q000601:surgery; D007834:Lasers; D014132:Trachea / Q000601:surgery
D002245:Carbon Dioxide