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.
Robson
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Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, City Hospitals, Sunderland, UK.
Herrema
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Stafford
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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