title: Modified neodymium-YAG laser in rigid bronchoscopy.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taiwan, ROC.
authors.forename: Y H
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Lu
authors.forename: Y C
authors.initials: YC
authors.lastname: Wu
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Ko
authors.forename: H P
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Liu
mesh_terms: 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