title: [Use of the CO2 laser in the emergency treatment of dyspnea in laryngeal cancer].
abstract: Occlusion of the larynx of neoplastic origin was treated by CO2 laser in seven patients between Marc 1982 and April 1983. Temporary tracheotomy was avoided in all 7 cases but treatment had to be repeated in two patients. Specific anesthetic techniques necessary when using the laser in hypercapneic patients are described, and the advantages, limitations and complications of this therapy are discussed.
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000150:complications*; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
vernacular_title: Utilisation du laser CO2 dans le traitement d'urgence des dyspnées des cancers du larynx.