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Acta Oto-Laryngologica Volume 91, 1981 - Issue 1-6
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Original Article

The Complications of CO2 Laser Surgery in Otolaryngology

P. W. Alberti Department of Otolaryngology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Pages 375-381 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009
 
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Abstract

The CO2 laser has been widely adopted in otolaryngology, particularly for endolaryngeal surgery. It is a precise but dangerous tool which must be handled with caution. the fire, anaesthetic and machine hazards which have been reported, are reviewed, and appropriate precautions outlined. If appropriately handled, it is a significant addition to the surgical armamentarium.

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