title: Laser treatment of lower airway stenosis.
abstract: This article reviews the various laser techniques used in the endoscopic treatment of lower airway stenosis. The tests of lasers and laser settings used are presented along with the various success rates for the particular techniques. Also presented in this article are the criteria for differentiating those patients who are likely to have a good response to endoscopic techniques versus those patients who should have open techniques performed.
mesh_terms: D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D007829:Laryngostenosis / Q000601:surgery*; D053685:Laser Therapy; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000601:surgery*