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Which lasers are used in laryngeal and tracheobronchial surgery?

CO2, Nd-YAG, argon, and potassium tetanal phosphate (KTP) lasers have all been used for airway surgery.

Which lasers are used in laryngeal and tracheo-bronchial surgery?

 

CO2, Nd-YAG, argon, and potassium tetanal phosphate (KTP) lasers have all been used for airway surgery. Although CO2 lasers offer the best precision, they cannot be focused through fiberoptic bronchoscopes. Argon, Nd-YAG, and KTP lasers can be delivered through fiberoptic devices and are selected for this purpose.

 

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