Abstract
Use of the fiberoptic laser for treatment of tracheobronchial lesions in the adult is well established. However, there is a paucity of experience with the fiberoptic laser in the pediatric airway. Tracheal obstruction caused by granulation tissue or stenosis, as is often seen in children, may be effectively treated with this approach. This article documents the successful use as well as the technologic advantage of the flexible fiberoptic laser systems, primarily the potassium titanyi phosphate (KTP) laser, combined with standard pediatric rigid bronchoscopic equipment in 73 procedures involving 52 children (43 children younger than five years, with an average age of 21 months). Visualization was excellent, assisted or spontaneous ventilation was well maintained, and complications were few.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 413-417 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery |
Volume | 114 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |
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