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Holmium Laser For Endoscopic Treatment Of Benign Tracheal Stenosis, D J. Verret, Arneya Jategaonkar, Samuel Helman, Sameep Kadakia, Arash Bahrami, Eli Gordin, Yadranko Ducic
Holmium Laser For Endoscopic Treatment Of Benign Tracheal Stenosis, D J. Verret, Arneya Jategaonkar, Samuel Helman, Sameep Kadakia, Arash Bahrami, Eli Gordin, Yadranko Ducic
Otolaryngology (ENT) Resident Research
Introduction Laryngotracheal stenosis is a difficult problem with varied etiology and various treatment options. The holmium laser represents another tool for the treatment of benign tracheal stenosis.
Objectives To determine the utility of holmium laser treatment for benign tracheal stenosis with regards to safety and efficacy.
Methods This was a retrospective case study examining patients with benign tracheal stenosis from 1998–2016 who underwent holmium laser treatment. Determining the safety of this procedure was the primary goal, and complications were monitored as a surrogate of safety.
Results A total of 123 patients who underwent holmium laser treatment for benign tracheal stenosis …