Book chapter
Blue Laser Therapy of Exudative Lesions of the Vocal Folds - 4
01 Jan 2023
Abstract
Exudative lesions of the vocal folds include polyps, Reinke’s edema, cysts, and other lesions. Traditionally, they have been managed using resection with cold instruments by most laryngologists, although some specialists have advocated ablation using a CO2 laser. Vascular lasers appear to offer greater safety and precision than CO2 lasers. Vascular lasers such as the blue laser have been used in the operating room and in office settings to treat such lesions. Laryngologists should be familiar with specific techniques and laser settings that permit safe use of the blue laser for these vocal fold pathologies. Further evidence is needed to confirm or refute long-term safety and efficacy, but excellent early results have been obtained in office and operating room environments.
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- Title
- Blue Laser Therapy of Exudative Lesions of the Vocal Folds - 4
- Creators
- Abdul-Latif Hamdan - Drexel UniversityRobert Thayer Sataloff - Drexel UniversityOmar Ramadan - Drexel UniversityDaniel Eichorn - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineMary J Hawkshaw - Drexel University
- Publisher
- Springer Nature Switzerland
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Medicine; Otolaryngology (and Head and Neck Surgery)
- Other Identifier
- 991020832179704721