title: Lasers in otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery.
abstract: Lasers have been used in otorhinolaryngology for more than 2 decades. The Carbon Dioxide laser has been the ideal choice for many otolaryngologists, in addition to the Nd:YAG, KTP, and Argon lasers. Each of the presently available lasers has it benefits and limitations. Advances in laser technology, new laser wavelengths, and delivery systems provides more choices for clinical use. A review of the uses of lasers in otology, rhinology and head and neck surgery, and advances in technology is presented. The advantages, limitations, tissue interaction, complications, present, and future clinical applications are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, New England Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: E E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Rebeiz
mesh_terms: D000538:Aluminum Silicates; D001128:Argon; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D005544:Forecasting; D006257:Head / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science; D009333:Neck / Q000601:surgery*; D009354:Neodymium; D010038:Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D010710:Phosphates; D014025:Titanium; D015019:Yttrium
chemical_list: D000538:Aluminum Silicates; D010710:Phosphates; C064806:potassium titanylphosphate; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D009354:Neodymium; D015019:Yttrium; D001128:Argon; D014025:Titanium