Strong M S, Jako G J, Vaughan C W, Healy G B, Polanyi T
Trans Sect Otolaryngol Am Acad Ophthalmol Otolaryngol. 1976 Sep-Oct;82(5):595-602.
Since 1971 the CO2 laser has been used in otolaryngology at Boston University School of Medicine, University of Illinois, and the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital, New Orleans; over 560 patients have been cared for and over 1,000 operations performed. The instruments have proved to be reliable and the use of CO2 laser relatively free of complications when appropriate precautions are taken. The nature of the laser wound is such that laser surgery has facilitated the management of numerous benign and malignant lesions of the larynx as well as the oral cavity, pharynx, and tracheobronchial tree. Laser surgery is associated with a minimal morbidity, excellent healing, minimal scar formation, and excellent residual function. The instrument has been most useful in the management of lesions situated in relatively inaccessible areas such as the nasopharynx, subglottic area of the larynx, and tracheobronchial tree. The advantages of laser surgery in otolaryngology are so significant that it can be recommended for continued usage. Many applications of this unique surgical instrument have been identified but others need to be explored in the future.
自1971年以来，二氧化碳激光已在波士顿大学医学院、伊利诺伊大学以及新奥尔良眼耳鼻喉医院的耳鼻喉科得到应用；已护理了560多名患者，并实施了1000多台手术。事实证明，这些仪器可靠，并且在采取适当预防措施的情况下，使用二氧化碳激光的并发症相对较少。激光伤口的特性使得激光手术便于处理喉部以及口腔、咽部和气管支气管树的众多良性和恶性病变。激光手术的发病率极低、愈合良好、疤痕形成极少且残余功能良好。该仪器在处理位于相对难以到达的区域（如鼻咽、喉声门下区和气管支气管树）的病变时最为有用。激光手术在耳鼻喉科的优势非常显著，因此可以推荐继续使用。这种独特的手术器械已经有了许多应用，但未来还需要探索其他应用。
