| Popis: |
Over a period of 6 years, we have treated 1,310 patients in 2,284 sessions using a neodymium–yttrium aluminum garnet laser. Indications are more often palliative than curative, with the primary goal to relieve an obstructed airway in a single treatment. The effectiveness of such resections is widely recognized, but indications for such a technique with its limitations deserve emphasis. The use of a rigid bronchoscope is important to provide satisfactory operating conditions and especially to manage hemorrhage rapidly while maintaining a satisfactory airway. |
