title: Use of the laryngeal mask airway for laser treatment of the subglottis.
abstract: A technique for treating subglottic lesions with the intubating laryngeal mask airway is described. It provides unhampered exposure of the subglottis and upper trachea, excellent airway control, and a means of access for ablation with flexible laser bronchoscopy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology, St Elizabeth's Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Jameson
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Moses
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Vellayappan
authors.forename: K G
authors.initials: KG
authors.lastname: Lathi
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D005931:Glottis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006099:Granuloma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D017214:Laryngeal Masks; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation; D014132:Trachea / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*