Holmium:YAG laser-assisted otolaryngologic surgery: Lahey Clinic experience

Stanley M. Shapshay M.D.; Elie E. Rebeiz M.D.; Michail M. Pankratov

doi:10.1117/12.147036

1 July 1993 Holmium:YAG laser-assisted otolaryngologic surgery: Lahey Clinic experience

Stanley M. Shapshay M.D., Elie E. Rebeiz M.D., Michail M. Pankratov

Proceedings Volume 1876, Lasers in Otolaryngology, Dermatology, and Tissue Welding; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.147036
Event: OE/LASE'93: Optics, Electro-Optics, and Laser Applications in Scienceand Engineering, 1993, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

The Holmium:YAG laser was used to assist in 36 rhinologic procedures including surgery for chronic sinus disease, chronic dacryocystitis, recurrent choanal stenosis, and a sphenoid sinus mucocele. There were no laser related complications. The laser permitted controlled ablation of bone and soft tissue in all cases with satisfactory results. The Ho:YAG laser can be used in otolaryngology to assist in cases where surgical access is difficult or when controlled, precise bone and soft tissue ablation is necessary.

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Stanley M. Shapshay M.D., Elie E. Rebeiz M.D., and Michail M. Pankratov "Holmium:YAG laser-assisted otolaryngologic surgery: Lahey Clinic experience", Proc. SPIE 1876, Lasers in Otolaryngology, Dermatology, and Tissue Welding, (1 July 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.147036

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