Journal of the Korean Society of Laryngology, Phoniatrics and Logopedics (대한후두음성언어의학회지)

The Korean Society of Laryngology, Phoniatrics and Logopedics. (대한후두음성언어의학회)
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Principles of Laser Laryngeal Microsurgery

레이저 후두미세수술의 원칙

  • Moon, Jeong Hwan (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Dankook University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Sang Joon (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Dankook University College of Medicine) ;
  • Chung, Phil-Sang (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Dankook University College of Medicine)
  • 문정환 (단국대학교 의과대학 이비인후-두경부외과학교실) ;
  • 이상준 (단국대학교 의과대학 이비인후-두경부외과학교실) ;
  • 정필상 (단국대학교 의과대학 이비인후-두경부외과학교실)
  • Published : 2013.06.30
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Abstract

Laser laryngeal microsurgery is currently the primary method of treatment of various laryngeal diseases. The development of laryngeal microsurgery came from the introduction of a small spot $CO_2$ laser micromanipulator and more precise microlaryngeal instruments. $CO_2$ laser laryngeal microsurgery has enabled very precise surgery because it has small focus size and hemostatic effect. There are some limitations to the use of the $CO_2$ Laser such as adjacent tissue damage and vocal fold scarring. These problems can be minimized through understanding the mechanisms by which lasers function and correctly manipulating the parameters under a surgeon's control. We should also recognize the safety of $CO_2$ laser for the surgeon to precisely perform the procedure.

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