Intratracheal fire ignited by the Nd-YAG laser during treatment of tracheal stenosis.
Intratracheal combustion of a fiberoptic bronchoscope and an endotracheal tube occurred during the treatment of severe tracheal stenosis with the neodymium-YAG laser. This recognized hazard of CO2 laser surgery has not been reported previously with the use of the Nd-YAG laser. Fire hazard is inevitable when a laser is used in the airway, but the risk can be diminished. Rapid removal of the burning endoscope and endotracheal tube is essential to prevent serious complications.
D000328:Adult; D002056:Burns / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009354:Neodymium; D014132:Trachea / Q000293:injuries*; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000628:therapy; D015019:Yttrium
D009354:Neodymium; D015019:Yttrium