[Indications and results of the use of YAG laser in bronchology. Apropos of 89 cases].
A YAG Laser beam adapted to bronchial endoscopy was used in 89 patients (6 bronchial tumors, 7 tumors of reduced malignancy, 37 tracheo-bronchial cancers, 39 iatrogenic lesions including 24 stenosis and 15 granulomas). Curative indications (isolated bronchial tumors, diaphragm-like stenosis) were rare. The authors stress the interest of palliative indications: inoperable tracheal stenosis and certain forms of tracheobronchial cancers. The criteria of lesions attainable by the Laser are specified.
D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D014134:Tracheal Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000628:therapy
Indications et résultats de l'emploi d'un laser YAG en bronchologie. A propos de 89 cas.