Modified neodymium-YAG laser in rigid bronchoscopy.
The use of laser bronchoscopy in the treatment of tracheobronchial stenosis has been reported in the past. It is generally safe and effective; however, the complications of haemorrhage, airway perforation, or airway fire are relatively frequent among less experienced surgeons. We illustrate a modified technique of laser probe location to simplify the laser ablation procedure.
Liu
Y H
YH
Division of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taiwan, ROC.
Lu
M S
MS
Wu
Y C
YC
Ko
P J
PJ
Liu
H P
HP
D000328:Adult; D020680:Bronchoscopes; D001999:Bronchoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D007834:Lasers; D008297:Male; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000601:surgery