Endoscopic ablation of distal tracheal lesions using Nd:YAG contact laser
| Autor: | Chapman T. McQueen, Robert D. Cullen |
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| Rok vydání: | 2003 |
| Předmět: |
Laser surgery
medicine.medical_specialty medicine.medical_treatment Risk Assessment Lesion medicine Humans Endoscopy Digestive System Contact laser medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry Infant General Medicine respiratory system Airway obstruction Ablation medicine.disease Endoscopic ablation Endoscopy Surgery Bronchoscopes Treatment Outcome Otorhinolaryngology Pediatrics Perinatology and Child Health Female Tracheal Neoplasms Laser Therapy medicine.symptom Hemangioma Tracheal Stenosis Airway business Follow-Up Studies |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 67:181-183 |
| ISSN: | 0165-5876 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/s0165-5876(02)00354-3 |
| Popis: | Surgical lasers are an excellent tool for the treatment of airway lesions. Distal tracheal lesions offer a greater challenge in that they are less accessible to laser treatment relative to upper airway lesions yet retain the propensity to cause complete airway obstruction. The ideal treatment modality for the endoscopic ablation of distal tracheal lesions provides secure airway protection, excellent visualization of the lesion in question, and delivery of a safe and effective method of treatment. We have found that the use of a contact Nd:YAG fiberoptic delivery system through a rigid bronchoscope has performed very well in meeting these criteria. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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