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The use of the CO 2 laser in otolaryngology: Ten years of experience
Author(s) -
Andrews Albert H.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
lasers in surgery and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.888
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1096-9101
pISSN - 0196-8092
DOI - 10.1002/lsm.1900040402
Subject(s) - retractor , medicine , surgery , laser , adapter (computing) , otorhinolaryngology , orthopedic surgery , ophthalmology , optics , computer science , physics , computer hardware
Accessory instruments have been developed consisting of retractors, the axial adapter, the slip‐on adapter for the laryngoscope and the lynch suspension apparatus, the upper‐hand abdominal retractor modified, and chain for neurological sponges, and mirrors. The initial bronchoscopic coupler was used until a manufactured one was obtained from Cavitron. In addition to the cases shown in the table, the laser has been used in conjunction with the Department of Ophthalmology, the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, and the Department of Gynecology. The advantages to laser surgery are stated.