Laser debulking of obstructing laryngeal tumours.
A consecutive series of 11 patients presenting with obstructing laryngeal neoplasms over an 8-month period have been treated by laser debulking of the tumour in order to avoid a tracheotomy. Providing that all members of the team are experienced in microlaryngeal laser surgery, this technique can be safely and effectively used in the management of obstructing laryngeal neoplasms.
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, City Hospitals, Sunderland, UK.
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Robson
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Herrema
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Stafford
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005931:Glottis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007825:Laryngectomy; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014140:Tracheotomy