Thompson P J, Ryan G, Laurence B H
Aust N Z J Med. 1986 Apr;16(2):229-30. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-5994.1986.tb01157.x.
Tracheobronchial amyloid is uncommon and has a high morbidity and mortality. In the past, progressive airways obstruction has been treated with bronchoscopic resection but benefit has been limited. We report the successful use of a laser to treat this condition and the responses of amyloid tissue to laser photoirradiation.