title: [Results of endobronchial laser irradiation treatment of patients with atrophic deforming bronchitis].
abstract: Fifty-five patients suffering from atrophic deforming bronchitis were exposed to laser irradiation. The course consisted of 3-7 procedures every other day for 300 c. The study involved pre- and posttreatment histological and ultrastructural control of biopsies. Laser irradiation resulted in discontinuation of the cough in 53 patients (96.4%).
authors.forename: N E
authors.initials: NE
authors.lastname: Chernekhovskaia
authors.forename: V A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Povaliaev
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001284:Atrophy; D001706:Biopsy; D001980:Bronchi / Q000473:pathology; D001991:Bronchitis / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged