title: Flexible nontoxic fiberoptic delivery system for the carbon dioxide laser.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide