A lip burn as a consequence of laser laryngeal surgery.
Ignition and subsequent combustion of a gum guard, during laser surgery for tracheal stenosis, resulted in a superficial burn to the lower lip. We present a case report and discuss measures that can be taken to avoid such a complication.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008046:Lip / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000601:surgery*